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M 2.95 earthquake - 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 2.95 earthquake 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9478, -66.9363) at a depth of 7 km.
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
- 2/10
Why it matters
The event is a small, shallow earthquake recorded by USGS. Its low magnitude suggests minimal likelihood of damage or casualties, but it is a confirmed seismic event at a populated location and is relevant for local situational awareness.

