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USGSSeptember 14, 2026

M3.0 earthquake, 15 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 15 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico at a depth of 76 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,017th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.0

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
15 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
3.0 (duration magnitude)
Depth
76.3 km
Time
2026-09-14 21:15:13 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.608, -66.724
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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