A 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at around 5:23 a.m. on Tuesday in the Atlantic Ocean and was reported to have been felt in several municipalities in Puerto Rico.

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According to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, the epicenter was in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic, at latitude 18 and longitude 68, with a depth of 168 kilometers. The maximum intensity was V in Mayagüez, which is defined as “moderate” movement perceived by people.

José Rivera, a data analyst for the Seismic Network, said that by around 7:00 a.m., they had received more than 1,700 reports from citizens saying they had felt the tremor.

“It was widely felt. We had reports from practically every town in Puerto Rico,” Rivera said.

Initially, the Seismic Network had classified it as having a preliminary magnitude of 5.29 and a maximum intensity of IV in Mayagüez.

Rivera indicated that the intensity was modified as reports were received. The Seismic Network continues to receive reports from the public, which can be submitted through the entity’s website, social media, or by telephone.

The analyst explained that the depth at which the epicenter was recorded, about 168 kilometers, contributed to it being felt throughout Puerto Rico. He indicated that it was a deep event, reported about 43 kilometers from the island of Mona.

“All of Puerto Rico had a fairly similar intensity,” he said.

Shortly after the earthquake, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude of 5.0, but later adjusted it based on data from the Seismic Network.

At this time, there is no tsunami warning, advisory, or watch for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The tremor was also felt in areas of the Dominican Republic, such as La Romana, Boca de Yuma, and Bayahíbe, but no damage was reported, according to Listín Diario.

Meanwhile, the Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration (NMEAD) shared a post on social media indicating that no damage had been reported as a result of the earthquake.

The last earthquake reported as being felt across the island occurred on June 30. On that occasion, it had a magnitude of 3.9.

Days earlier, a strong earthquake occurred during the celebrations of the Night of San Juan and was reported as felt in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

That event had a magnitude of 5.7, and there was no tsunami warning, alert, or watch.

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