3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 52 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoJuly 15, 2026

2026-07-15 00:44:12 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 8:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.2(md)
Time00:44 UTC8:44 PM UTC-4
Depth21.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.847°, -67.434°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 15, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 21.6 km and coordinates 18.8470°, -67.4337°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.85°, -67.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 md
Depth
21.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8470°N
-67.4337°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524353
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
0.486°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 01:08:48 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near San Antonio, Puerto Rico?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 52 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on July 15, 2026 at 00:44 UTC had a depth of 21.6 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524353). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 15, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 52 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoJuly 15, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524353/