M3.1 earthquake — 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico on Oct 14, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 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 | 35.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.927, -66.808 |
| Time | Oct 14, 18:02 UTC |
| Location | 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71536693 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 45 km | Oct 13, 23:29 UTC | 7 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 47 km | Oct 13, 06:05 UTC | 10 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 47 km | Oct 13, 10:41 UTC | 6 km NE of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 63 km | Oct 14, 23:24 UTC | 22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 72 km | Oct 14, 20:10 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 89 km | Oct 12, 04:18 UTC | 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.