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M4.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:40:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.10510, -65.33030
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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