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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.

