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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.

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