M3.0 earthquake — 26 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 26 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico on Oct 15, 2026 at 04:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.5 km |
| Coordinates | 17.823, -65.719 |
| Time | Oct 15, 04:33 UTC |
| Location | 26 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71536783 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 94 km | Oct 17, 16:38 UTC | 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 111 km | Oct 14, 23:24 UTC | 22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 124 km | Oct 15, 06:53 UTC | 1 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 125 km | Oct 13, 06:05 UTC | 10 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 143 km | Oct 16, 14:35 UTC | 72 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.1 | 151 km | Oct 17, 04:11 UTC | 74 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.