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M 2.48 earthquake — 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.48 earthquake located 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (coordinates 17.9495, -66.9398333333333). Depth reported at 7.07 km. Source published 2026-09-19T03:33:42.970Z.

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
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

Earthquake activity is relevant for local situational awareness and tracking regional seismicity. This event’s low magnitude and shallow depth make significant damage or injuries unlikely, but it contributes to monitoring of local seismic patterns.

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