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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
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.85°, -65.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8480°N
-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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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 March 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71509708/