First published Sep 23, 2026, 7:33:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 2:20:00 AM UTC

M 2.51 earthquake - 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

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USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.51 located 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 17.943, -66.9513333333333. Depth: 6.99 km. (Published 2026-09-23T06:15:36.520Z)

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Magnitude 2.51
Depth 6.99 km

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