M2.72 Earthquake – 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico
17 October 2026, 16:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.72 earthquake struck 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico on 17 October 2026, 16:38 UTC, at a depth of 12.7 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.72 (md)
- Location
- 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Date & time
- 17 October 2026, 16:38 UTC
- Coordinates
- 17.9513, -66.5992
- Depth
- 12.67 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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