M3.0 Depth: 14.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-07 01:25:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Boca, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 01:25:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.98880, -66.80880
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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