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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.

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