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M2.9 Depth: 83.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 22:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
83.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 22:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Rincón
County
Rincón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.33570, -67.25100
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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