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M 2.84 earthquake - 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 2.84 earthquake located 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico (17.973, -66.9285). Depth: 8.02 km. Published 2026-09-19T16:31:19.480Z.
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
A locally recorded earthquake in Puerto Rico; relevant to nearby residents and travelers and to seismic monitoring of the region.

