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USGSOctober 4, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico at a depth of 8 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,561st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
2.5 (duration magnitude)
Depth
7.6 km
Time
2026-10-04 03:14:44 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
17.958, -66.953
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in Puerto RicoEarthquakes, October 2026

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