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M 2.48 earthquake — 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.48 earthquake at 03:13:39 UTC on 2026-09-19 located 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9408333333333, -66.9275), depth 13.13 km.

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
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

The quake is small and unlikely to cause damage or casualties but is relevant for local seismic monitoring and situational awareness in Guánica and nearby communities.

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