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M 2.47 earthquake — 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.47 earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (coordinates 17.9458333333333, -66.9425), depth 9.46 km. Published 2026-09-19T03:12:08.300Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
10/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

A small, shallow earthquake that is unlikely to cause damage but is relevant for local monitoring, public awareness, and seismic records.

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