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M3.6 Depth: 79.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 19:56:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 19:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
79.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 19:56:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.63150, -66.33280
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.6 km
Intermediate
79.6 km
79.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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