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M 2.7 earthquake - 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 2.7 earthquake located 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9443333333333, -66.958) at a depth of 7.66 km. Event posted 2026-09-18T16:57:53.350Z.
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
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
Small, shallow earthquakes are common in Puerto Rico. A magnitude 2.7 event is unlikely to cause damage or injuries but is relevant for local situational awareness and monitoring of regional seismicity.

