M2.0 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-01 09:15:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 09:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 09:15:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.95500, -66.83420
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 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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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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