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M 3.39 earthquake — 62 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico

USGS reports a magnitude 3.39 earthquake located at coordinates 18.274, -67.8398 (62 km west of Rincón, Puerto Rico) with a reported depth of 116 km. Published 2026-09-18T04:04:37.500Z.

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, intermediate-depth earthquakes like this are typically non-destructive but may be felt locally. Monitoring and documenting such events helps track regional seismicity and informs local preparedness if larger events occur.

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