M4.8 earthquake — 54 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 54 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on Jul 24, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 9 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.942, -67.297 |
| Time | Jul 24, 02:42 UTC |
| Location | 54 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr2026205000 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 15 km | Jul 24, 00:55 UTC | 53 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 15 km | Jul 28, 23:50 UTC | 39 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 28 km | Jul 25, 00:02 UTC | 30 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 37 km | Jul 22, 21:02 UTC | 79 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 82 km | Jul 25, 11:31 UTC | 25 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 88 km | Jul 23, 18:35 UTC | 70 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.