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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.

