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M2.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 21:30:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 21:30:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ponce
County
Ponce
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.03170, -66.67020
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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