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M3.3 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-03-16 07:07:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 07:07:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.43000, -65.91000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
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  • Quill, The
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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