5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico

A morning earthquake hit Puerto Rico as the Three Kings Day holiday began, causing structural damage but no major injuries. The USGS reported multiple small earthquakes in the region, with significant ones on December 28. Due to their proximity to land and shallow depths, these quakes are more noticeable. Aftershocks are anticipated, but no tsunami warnings have been issued.

What event was taking place when the earthquake hit the island?

• New Year's Eve

• Three Kings Day holiday

• Independence Day

• Christmas Day

What kind of damage was observed after the earthquake?

• Toppled houses and crushed cars

• Fires

• Landslides

• Flooding

How many earthquakes were reported by the USGS on December 28?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake on December 28?

• 5.5

• 4.5

• 4.7

• 5.0

Why are people more likely to feel these earthquakes?

• They occur at night

• They are very deep

• They are accompanied by loud noises

• They are close to land and shallow