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M2.9 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-09 02:59:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO on May 9, 2026 at 02:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 02:59:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.16830, -67.53270
Temperature
26.8°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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