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USGSSeptember 17, 2026

M3.1 earthquake, 1 km ENE of Indios, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 1 km ENE of Indios, Puerto Rico at a depth of 12 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,094th 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.

M3.1

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
1 km ENE of Indios, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
3.1 (duration magnitude)
Depth
12.1 km
Time
2026-09-17 07:56:27 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
17.996, -66.809
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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