M2.7 earthquake — 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico on Oct 17, 2026 at 16:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.7 km |
| Coordinates | 17.951, -66.599 |
| Time | Oct 17, 16:38 UTC |
| Location | 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71537043 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 30 km | Oct 15, 06:53 UTC | 1 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 66 km | Oct 13, 06:05 UTC | 10 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 67 km | Oct 12, 04:18 UTC | 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 73 km | Oct 14, 08:10 UTC | 11 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 76 km | Oct 13, 10:41 UTC | 6 km NE of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 80 km | Oct 13, 23:29 UTC | 7 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.