2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 24, 2026

2026-07-24 12:52:52 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:52 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time12:52 UTC≈ 8:52 AM UTC-4
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.977°, -66.645°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9770°N
-66.6452°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71525603
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
141.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-24 13:20:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71525603). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 24, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 24, 2026. Retrieved July 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71525603/