3.4

M3.4 Earthquake 46 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoSeptember 13, 2026

2026-09-13 16:10:58 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:10 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.4(md)
Time16:10 UTC12:10 PM UTC-4
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.869°, -67.298°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 13, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 46 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 5.0 km and coordinates 18.8685°, -67.2978°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.0 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 138 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.87°, -67.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 md
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8685°N
-67.2978°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531693
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
180
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
0.436°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-13 17:08:08 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near San Antonio, Puerto Rico?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 46 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on September 13, 2026 at 16:10 UTC had a depth of 5.0 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531693). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 13, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 46 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoSeptember 13, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531693/