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M1.2 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Llanos Costa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 12:49:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Llanos Costa, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 1, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than 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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