Earthquake report · M 3.1

M3.1 earthquake 51 km from Arecibo, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 14, 2026, 18:31 UTC

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 14, 2026, 2:02 PM (AST) 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico at a depth of 36 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.93°, -66.81° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.1
Depth (km): 36
Local time: Oct 14, 2026, 2:02 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-14 18:02
Coordinates: 18.927, -66.808

Updates

M 3.1 - 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto RicoOct 14, 2026, 18:31 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 21, 2026, 09:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.