64 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto RicoSep 9, 2026, 05:33
Nearby significant earthquake86 km from Mayagüez16.09 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Puerto Rico.
Updated: 06:31
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Puerto Rico
15 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto RicoSep 9, 2026, 00:04
Nearby significant earthquake33 km from Mayagüez4.43 km deep
70 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicSep 8, 2026, 19:50
Nearby significant earthquake85 km from Aguadilla92.72 km deep
Puerto Rico Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours6
Past 7 Days46
Past 30 Days207
Past 365 Days2,639
Largest Measured Events
3.3
TodayView
Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico · 64 km SW
3.8
This WeekView
Saint Kitts And Nevis region
4.1
This MonthView
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 36 km NE
5.1
This YearView
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · 155 km N
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
28
3.7
Largest Magnitude
San Juan, Puerto Rico · 117 km N
Significant
0
3.3
Most Recent4 HR AGO
Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico · 64 km SW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 23Intermediate-focus 5Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
28 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Puerto Rico
How often does Puerto Rico have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Puerto Rico depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Puerto Rico recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Puerto Rico?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Puerto Rico.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 06:31 UTC.
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