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M 2.64 earthquake - 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.64 earthquake located 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9486666666667, -66.9308333333333) at a depth of 7.93 km. Source published 2026-09-18T14:08:21.470Z.

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
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

This is a recorded seismic event near a populated locality in Puerto Rico. The report provides location, magnitude and depth but does not include information on impacts or damage; the observation may be relevant for local seismic monitoring and situational awareness.

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