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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.

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