2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km NNE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 18:28:03 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:28 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:28 UTC≈ 2:28 PM UTC-4
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.048°, -66.599°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.05°, -66.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0482°N
-66.5990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71517093
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
133.0°
Min Station Distance
0.009°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 19:15:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517093). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km NNE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517093/