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M 2.9 earthquake - 73 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.9 earthquake located 73 km north of Culebra, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 18.9643333333333, -65.2393333333333. Depth: 13.48 km. Source published 2026-09-21T03:11:26.870Z.

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
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

USGS provided a recorded earthquake event with magnitude, precise coordinates, and depth for a location near Culebra, Puerto Rico. The supplied record is the basis for this assessment.

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