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M1.4 Depth: 15.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Barrio Pueblo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 00:04:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Barrio Pueblo, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 00:04:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Barrio Pueblo
County
Guayama
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.97050, -66.13167
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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