M3.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 2 km SW of G. L. Garcia, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 04:14:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SW of G. L. Garcia, Puerto Rico (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 04:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

24.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 04:14:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Puerto Rico

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.11250, -66.11730

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24 km

24 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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