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M3.1 Depth: 103.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cataño, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 14:50:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Cataño, Puerto Rico (United States) on June 6, 2026 at 14:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
103.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 14:50:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Cataño
County
Cataño
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.50750, -66.10170
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.7 km
Intermediate
103.7 km
103.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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