Latest earthquakes near Ponce today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ponce, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ponce? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ponce, it will show up within minutes.
Ponce Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ponce in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ponce roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ponce in 2020. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ponce that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ponce in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ponce during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 503 | 94.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 5.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ponce
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ponce occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 27 kilometers (17 mi) south-west of Ponce, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ponce in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-west of Ponce. It is the strongest earthquake near Ponce in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ponce in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ponce.
Nearest earthquakes from Ponce
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ponce. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ponce.
When was the last earthquake in Ponce?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ponce on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 16:11 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 120km west-northwest of Ponce at a depth of 140km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ponce in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ponce?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ponce on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-northwest of Ponce at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ponce since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ponce?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ponce. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
