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M3.4 Depth: 39.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 105 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-07-09 01:21:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 105 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico on July 9, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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
M3.4
Depth
39.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 01:21:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.24783, -67.83033
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.2 km
Shallow
39.2 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: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands

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