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M2.1 Depth: 19.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 00:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 00:52:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ponce
County
Ponce
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.09917, -66.56383
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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