M3.2 earthquake — 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico on Aug 2, 2026 at 05:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 100 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 99.8 km |
| Coordinates | 18.262, -67.202 |
| Time | Aug 2, 05:59 UTC |
| Location | 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71527088 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 26 km | Jul 29, 10:28 UTC | 5 km W of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 30 km | Aug 2, 00:37 UTC | 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 50 km | Jul 30, 12:00 UTC | 27 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 51 km | Jul 28, 17:59 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 51 km | Jul 30, 21:32 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 52 km | Jul 27, 16:44 UTC | 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.