M2.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-04-06 07:39:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 07:39:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.95420, -66.84170
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

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    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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