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M3.2 Depth: 89.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 12:42:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (United States). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 12:42:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Vega Baja
County
Vega Baja
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.43830, -66.36650
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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