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M1.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Orocovis, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 21:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Orocovis, Puerto Rico (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 21:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Orocovis
County
Orocovis
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.25917, -66.41800
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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