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M2.4 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 23:26:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on July 10, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 23:26:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.88467, -66.85550
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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