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M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 06:23:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 06:23:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.00450, -66.64230
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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