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M2.1 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:53:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:53:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.01230, -66.73470
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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