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5.2 earthquake strikes Puerto Rico days after back-to-back strikes

Posted at 6:09 PM, Jan 10, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-10 18:47:59-05

(WTXL) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was just felt in Puerto Rico, according to the United States Geological Survey.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the island just south of Indios.

This earthquake follows a series of quakes that have struck the U.S. territory in recent days and caused heavy damage in some areas.

A 5.8-magnitude quake struck early Monday morning followed by a 6.4 magnitude quake the next day and several strong aftershocks.