Puerto Rico Earthquake on Christmas Eve

The recent Puerto Rico earthquake was measured at 5.4 magnitude. The earthquake struck the US Caribbean territory on Christmas Eve but no serious damage has been reported.

Earthquake Details – This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Magnitude : 5.4
Date-Time:

* Friday, December 24, 2010 at 23:43:44 UTC
* Friday, December 24, 2010 at 07:43:44 PM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location: 18.260°N, 66.135°W
Depth: 102 km (63.4 miles)
Region: PUERTO RICO
Distances:

* 3 km (2 miles) W (277°) from Aguas Buenas, PR
* 5 km (3 miles) N (355°) from Santa Clara, PR
* 7 km (4 miles) W (276°) from Bairoa, PR
* 9 km (6 miles) NNW (346°) from Bayamon, PR
* 16 km (10 miles) S (172°) from Bayam?n, PR
* 19 km (12 miles) SSW (205°) from San Juan, PR

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