M3.1 Earthquake 14 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — November 26, 2020
2020-11-26 23:35:33 UTC (2020-11-26) · approx. 7:35 PM UTC-4 local
On November 26, 2020 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 12.0 km and coordinates 17.8406°, -66.9040°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 747 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 87 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-66.9040°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Guánica, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 14 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico on November 26, 2020 at 23:35 UTC had a depth of 12.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2020331023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 26, 2020). M3.1 Earthquake 14 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — November 26, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2020331023/