Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:36AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:36am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center an earthquake
occurred in the vicinity of Puerto Rico at 920 AM AST on Friday
September 18, 2026 with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6.
The earthquake has been reported as felt lightly.
Given the reported intensity of the earthquake it is believed there is no
tsunami threat for Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.
Continue to monitor your favorite news source for more information. Updated
information will be issued by emergency officials and the Puerto Rico Seismic
Network.
Area Description:
San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; Southeast; Eastern Interior; North Central; Central Interior; Ponce and Vicinity; Northwest; Western Interior; Mayaguez and Vicinity; Southwest; Culebra; Vieques; St.Thomas...St. John.. and Adjacent Islands; St Croix
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov