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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.

