Minor M 3.4 Earthquake Strikes North of Hatillo, Puerto Rico
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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 63 km north of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, at an intermediate depth of 45.17 km on Wednesday.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Puerto Rico. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 md occurred on February 11, 2026, at 1:32 PM local time (17:32:35 UTC). The seismic event was centered 63 km north of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, and has been officially reviewed by seismologists.
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 19.0585°N and 66.8118°W. The event originated at a depth of 45.17 km. According to geological standards, this is considered an intermediate-depth earthquake, as it occurred within the 20 to 70 km range below the Earth's surface.
Impact Assessment
Based on the current data from the USGS, there was no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning issued in connection with this event. The data does not indicate any felt reports from the public at this time, and no specific alert level color was assigned to this tremor.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are frequently recorded by seismic equipment, they are only occasionally felt by people and rarely cause structural damage. Residents in seismic regions should be aware that aftershocks are a routine possibility following any seismic activity.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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