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M2.4 Depth: 17.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States) on May 18, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:28:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ponce
County
Ponce
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.04820, -66.59900
Temperature
29.6°C

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