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Was that an earthquake in Puerto Rico?
Latest earthquakes in Puerto Rico, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more in Puerto Rico; the largest was M2.9, 14 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, at 4:40 p.m. AST. In the last 7 days there were 13 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 10:52 a.m. AST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M4.1, 21 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico, Oct 28, 5:44 a.m. AST.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M4.8, 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, Sep 18.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 14 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico | 20 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 20 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico | 11 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 29 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | 50 km (31 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 113 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 98 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico | 29 km (18 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 22 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 9 km NNW of Garrochales, Puerto Rico | 87 km (54 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 47 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 53 km NNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico | 49 km (31 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.7 | 69 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 75 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | 26 km (16 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 52 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico | 23 km (15 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 59 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 18 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 14 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico | 20 km (12 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 20 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico | 11 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 29 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | 50 km (31 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 113 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.4 | 98 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico | 29 km (18 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 22 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 9 km NNW of Garrochales, Puerto Rico | 87 km (54 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 47 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 53 km NNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico | 49 km (31 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.7 | 69 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 75 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | 26 km (16 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 52 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico | 23 km (15 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 59 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 18 km (11 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.6 | 124 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | 71 km (44 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico | 7 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 1 km WSW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 1 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 33 km NNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico | 71 km (44 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 | 70 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 21 km (13 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 1 km S of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico | 16 km (10 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 62 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico | 60 km (37 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 1 km NW of Moca, Puerto Rico | 59 km (37 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 13 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico | 9 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico | 35 km (22 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.2 | 106 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico | 26 km (16 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico | 12 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 40 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 32 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 15 km (10 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 8 km NW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico | 98 km (61 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico | 33 km (20 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico | 12 km (7 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | 104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 | 10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico | 14 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico | 68 km (42 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 4 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico | 15 km (9 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 45 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico | 17 km (10 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico | 34 km (21 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.1 | 21 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico | 25 km (16 mi) | 5 | USGS · Felt it? |
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
812 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Puerto Rico in the last 12 months. The largest was M4.8, 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, on Sep 18. The busiest week began Jan 5, with 46 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Puerto Rico
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
| Magnitude | Where | Date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.4 | 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico | January 7, 2020 | USGS |
| M6.4 | 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | January 13, 2014 | USGS |
| M6.0 | 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | September 23, 2019 | USGS |
| M6.0 | 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | November 3, 1988 | USGS |
| M5.9 | 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico | January 11, 2020 | USGS |
Why does Puerto Rico get earthquakes?
Puerto Rico sits on a small block of crust caught between the North American and Caribbean plates, which grind past each other along the Puerto Rico Trench to the north. Quakes come from that boundary, from the Mona Passage to the west and the Anegada Passage to the east, and from faults on and around the island.
The M7.1 San Fermín earthquake of 11 October 1918 in the Mona Passage set off a tsunami; with the shaking, it killed more than 100 people. More recently, a long sequence began off the south coast in late December 2019 and peaked with the M6.4 earthquake of 7 January 2020, which damaged homes, schools and the Costa Sur power plant near Guayanilla. Quakes in that area continue.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Puerto Rico Seismic Network.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Tsunami status
No tsunami warning, advisory or watch was in effect at our last check of the National Tsunami Warning Center and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (10:52 a.m. AST).
Official messages: tsunami.gov. If you are on the coast and feel a strong or long quake, move to high ground without waiting for a message.
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How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Puerto Rico as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Puerto Rico).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.