M2.4 Depth: 24.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Duey Alto, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 04:08:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Duey Alto, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 25, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 04:08:26 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.12020, -67.07420
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 km — deeper 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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