M3.0 Depth: 33.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 51 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-05-11 15:34:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 51 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 15:34:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.96150, -67.11660
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 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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