Country profile
Located near one of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic.
Last 30 days
104
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
5
Max magnitude
M3.2
Seismic risk
High
Major cities
1
Yes — frequently
Puerto Rico experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located near one of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 104 earthquakes near Puerto Rico, the strongest a M3.2.
Seismic zones: Puerto Rico Trench, Muertos Trough. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
104
last 30 days
FAQ
Puerto Rico experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Located near one of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 104 earthquakes near Puerto Rico, the strongest a M3.2.
Puerto Rico's seismicity is driven by its position along Puerto Rico Trench, Muertos Trough. Located near one of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic.
Puerto Rico is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Puerto Rico Trench, Muertos Trough). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 104 earthquakes near Puerto Rico, the strongest a M3.2.