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M 2.52 earthquake - 3 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 2.52 earthquake at 3 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9561666666667, -66.9338333333333) at a depth of 9.21 km. Published 2026-09-18T14:13:34.200Z.
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
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
A small, recently recorded local earthquake near Guánica. No damage or impact information is provided in the source; the report may be relevant to local residents and travelers and for ongoing seismic monitoring.

