3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 122 km N of Culebra, Puerto RicoSeptember 13, 2026

2026-09-13 14:06:10 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:06 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.2(md)
Time14:06 UTC10:06 AM UTC-4
Depth80.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates19.411°, -65.263°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 13, 2026 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 122 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 80.0 km and coordinates 19.4113°, -65.2633°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.0 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 100 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.41°, -65.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 md
Depth
80.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
19.4113°N
-65.2633°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531673
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
160
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
1.093°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-13 14:33:21 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 122 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico on September 13, 2026 at 14:06 UTC had a depth of 80.0 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: pr71531673). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 13, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 122 km N of Culebra, Puerto RicoSeptember 13, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531673/