2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — October 17, 2026
2026-10-17 16:38:37 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time16:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-4
Depth12.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -66.599°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
12.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9513°N
-66.5992°E
-66.5992°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71537043
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
114
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
140.0°
Min Station Distance
0.091°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-17 17:25:29 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537043). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 17, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — October 17, 2026. Retrieved October 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537043/