M2.6 Depth: 12.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 12:52:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 12:52:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Puerto Rico

City

Ponce

County

Ponce

Source

usgs

Coordinates

17.97700, -66.64517

Temperature

31.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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