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M 2.89 earthquake - 18 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 2.89 earthquake located 18 km west of Rincón, Puerto Rico (18.3331666666667, -67.4271666666667) at a depth of 8.24 km. Published 2026-09-16T02:09:41.730Z.
Categories: Natural Disaster, Seismic Activity, Earthquake
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 10/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 2/10
Why it matters
The earthquake is small and shallow; given the reported magnitude (2.89) it is unlikely to cause significant damage but is relevant for local situational awareness, seismic monitoring, and for residents and authorities to note in case of felt reports or subsequent seismic activity.