Region · Puerto Rico
Earthquakes in Ponce
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Ponce, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Ponce
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year17
- Last 5 years203
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Ponce in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 15.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Ponce
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico | depth 13 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ponce, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ponce today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Ponce in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Ponce have each year?
Over the last five years there were 203 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Ponce, an average of 41 a year. 17 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Ponce in five years?
A magnitude 4.2 on Feb 24, 2022, 20:48 UTC, 3 km SW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Ponce
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce | 377 | 3930 |