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M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 07:25:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 07:25:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.93700, -66.84700
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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