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M3.0 Depth: 13.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 22:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 22:24:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Arecibo
County
Arecibo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.61870, -66.74320
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 km — close to 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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