27 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico
· 13.9 km deep
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Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
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5reports · past 24 hours
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1events with felt reports
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THE WORLD IN MOTIONPuerto Rico & the Caribbean
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Learn to read an earthquake reportRecent earthquakes in Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
5 reports · past 24 hours38 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
· 77.5 km deep
7 km WNW of Maricao, Puerto Rico
· 121.9 km deep
8 km SSW of Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
· 143.0 km deep
103 km NE of Miches, Dominican Republic
· 10.0 km deep
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