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M2.1 Depth: 17.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-18 18:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 18:29:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ponce
County
Ponce
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.90983, -66.64800
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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