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M1.9 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 04:18:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States) on February 2, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 04:18:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Guayanilla
County
Guayanilla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99517, -66.81267
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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