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M3.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 17:42:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 17:42:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ponce
County
Ponce
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.94670, -66.75180
Temperature
30.3°C

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