M3.1 earthquake — 14 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 14 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico on Aug 26, 2026 at 12:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.2 km |
| Coordinates | 17.969, -65.429 |
| Time | Aug 26, 12:28 UTC |
| Location | 14 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71529898 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 2 km | Aug 26, 07:58 UTC | 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 3 km | Aug 26, 08:07 UTC | 17 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 30 km | Aug 25, 19:47 UTC | 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 97 km | Aug 26, 07:09 UTC | 40 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.1 | 105 km | Aug 25, 02:56 UTC | 29 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.4 | 143 km | Aug 26, 15:48 UTC | 75 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.