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M2.7 Depth: 23.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 20:32:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on August 16, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 20:32:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.35083, -67.34350
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.7 km
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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