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M3.0 Earthquake 62 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026
2026-01-06 18:46:02 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time18:46 UTC≈ 2:46 PM UTC-4
Depth13.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.031°, -66.486°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
13.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0310°N
-66.4862°E
-66.4862°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504293
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
137
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
282.0°
Min Station Distance
0.552°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-06 19:10:59 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504293). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 62 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504293/