Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Near Guánica
2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, Guánica, Montalva
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Summary
- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 3 kilometers southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
- Earthquake safety tips:
- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on — get under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall, away from windows.
- Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during an earthquake.
- After shaking stops, check yourself and others for injuries, then check your surroundings for hazards like gas leaks, damaged wiring, or structural damage.
- Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes, hours, or even days after the main earthquake.
- If you're near the coast, be aware that a strong earthquake can sometimes trigger a tsunami; move to higher ground if you feel strong or prolonged shaking near the water.
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Did you feel the shaking or see damage in your area? Comment to share information, or safely Go LIVE to show conditions where you are.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities at this time.
Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was detected 2 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico by the USGS seismic network.
Incident reported at 2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Did you feel the shaking or see damage in your area? Comment to share information, or safely Go LIVE to show conditions where you are.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities at this time.
Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was detected 2 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico by the USGS seismic network.
Incident reported at 2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Did you feel the shaking or see damage in your area? Comment to share information, or safely Go LIVE to show conditions where you are.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities at this time.
Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was detected 2 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico by the USGS seismic network.
Incident reported at 2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Did you feel the shaking or see damage in your area? Comment to share information, or safely Go LIVE to show conditions where you are.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities at this time.
Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was detected 2 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico by the USGS seismic network.
Incident reported at 2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Did you feel the shaking or see damage in your area? Comment to share information, or safely Go LIVE to show conditions where you are.
It's unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities at this time.
Guánica sits within one of Puerto Rico's most seismically active regions, which has experienced ongoing swarm activity since a series of damaging earthquakes struck the island's southwest coast in late 2019 and early 2020.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was detected 2 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico by the USGS seismic network.
Incident reported at 2 miles SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico.
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