After a major earthquake in Puerto Rico, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across Puerto Rico live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico
- 2.0PUERTO RICO9 hours ago
- 2.6MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO14 hours ago
- 2.2PUERTO RICO REGION16 hours ago
- 3.0MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO20 hours ago
- 3.1PUERTO RICO REGION20 hours ago
- 3.2MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO20 hours ago
- 2.7PUERTO RICO1 day ago
- 2.9PUERTO RICO1 day ago
- 3.4PUERTO RICO REGION1 day ago
- 2.2PUERTO RICO2 days ago
- 3.1MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO3 days ago
- 2.2PUERTO RICO4 days ago
Aftershocks in Puerto Rico - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Puerto Rico right now?
Yes. 6 earthquakes have been recorded in Puerto Rico in the last 24 hours. The live feed above lists each one as it is detected, so you can watch an aftershock sequence unfold in real time.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in Puerto Rico?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near Puerto Rico, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.