Back to map
M3.2 Depth: 6.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-03 00:35:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 3, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 00:35:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.89080, -67.31180
Temperature
27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
640
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share