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Recent Earthquakes in Puerto Rico

4 earthquakes today, 15 in the last 7 days, 76 in the last 30 days, most recently 6 hours ago.

Today
4
Last 7 days
15
Last 30 days
76
Strongest recent
M 4.3
Most recent
6 hours ago

Puerto Rico sits at the boundary of the Caribbean and North American plates; the 2020 southwestern sequence included a damaging M6.4 earthquake. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Puerto Rico, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.

Latest earthquakes in Puerto Rico

Show the full list of 76 recent earthquakes

Earthquakes in Puerto Rico: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Puerto Rico today?

Yes - 4 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.1 near PUERTO RICO REGION. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Puerto Rico yesterday?

2 earthquakes were recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Puerto Rico this week (last 7 days)?

There have been 15 earthquakes recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Puerto Rico in the last 30 days?

76 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 4.3.

Does Puerto Rico get earthquakes?

Yes. 76 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 30 days. Puerto Rico sits at the boundary of the Caribbean and North American plates; the 2020 southwestern sequence included a damaging M6.4 earthquake.

What was the most recent earthquake in Puerto Rico?

The most recent earthquake in Puerto Rico was a magnitude 3.1 event near PUERTO RICO REGION at a depth of 21 km.

Has there been a big earthquake in Puerto Rico recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Puerto Rico was magnitude 4.3 near PUERTO RICO REGION. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Puerto Rico?

QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Puerto Rico on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Puerto Rico?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Puerto Rico, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →

Get earthquake alerts for Puerto Rico

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.