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M3.0 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2026
2026-03-12 20:03:34 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 4:03 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time20:03 UTC≈ 4:03 PM UTC-4
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.848°, -65.594°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8480°N
-65.5938°E
-65.5938°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71509708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
135
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.251°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-12 21:43:42 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: pr71509708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71509708/