Puerto Rico Earthquakes
Track recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico. This page shows the latest seismic activity from the USGS feed, a map of where it happened, and the historical context that tells you whether today is unusual.
Current earthquakes in Puerto Rico (0)
Puerto Rico has recorded 219 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
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Recent earthquake history
Puerto Rico has recorded 219 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Puerto Rico (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.6 | 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | May 15, 2024 |
| M5.1 | 155 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico | Feb 19, 2026 |
| M5.0 | 63 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | Nov 17, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Puerto Rico have earthquakes?
- Puerto Rico recorded 219 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 0.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Puerto Rico?
- The largest earthquake in Puerto Rico in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.6 near 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico.
- When was the last major earthquake in Puerto Rico?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Puerto Rico was a magnitude 5.1 near 155 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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