M3.2 Earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — July 10, 2026
2026-07-10 09:04:39 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:04 AM UTC-4 local
On July 10, 2026 at 09:04 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 7.9 km and coordinates 17.9700°, -66.9950°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.1 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 102 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.9950°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near La Parguera, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on July 10, 2026 at 09:04 UTC had a depth of 7.9 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523263). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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