M3.8 Depth: 76.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-13 21:52:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on March 13, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 21:52:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.62350, -65.59410
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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