M2.6 earthquake — 4 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 4 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico on Jul 24, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.3 km |
| Coordinates | 17.977, -66.645 |
| Time | Jul 24, 12:52 UTC |
| Location | 4 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71525603 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 21 km | Jul 25, 22:45 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 21 km | Jul 26, 14:52 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 21 km | Jul 28, 17:59 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 21 km | Jul 22, 21:22 UTC | 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 22 km | Jul 22, 21:56 UTC | 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 24 km | Jul 27, 16:44 UTC | 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.