M3.0 earthquake — 70 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 70 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on Jul 23, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | 7.3 km |
| Coordinates | 19.099, -66.472 |
| Time | Jul 23, 18:35 UTC |
| Location | 70 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71525468 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 | 74 km | Jul 24, 00:55 UTC | 53 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M4.8 | 88 km | Jul 24, 02:42 UTC | 54 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.6 | 91 km | Jul 28, 23:50 UTC | 39 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 91 km | Jul 26, 04:57 UTC | 110 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 99 km | Jul 25, 00:02 UTC | 30 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 124 km | Jul 22, 21:02 UTC | 79 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.