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M1.9 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:53:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 15:53:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.97700, -66.98700
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 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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