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M 4.8 earthquake — 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
USGS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake at 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (17.9391, -66.9455). Depth reported as 7 km. Published 2026-09-18T13:19:35.140Z.
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
- 4/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes are hazardous events; a magnitude 4.8 quake at shallow depth is a locally relevant seismic event that may warrant monitoring for aftershocks and any local impacts.

