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USGSSeptember 30, 2026

M3.1 earthquake, 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico at a depth of 105 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,462nd 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
4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
3.1 (duration magnitude)
Depth
105.4 km
Time
2026-09-30 21:00:48 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.478, -66.614
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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