Puerto Rico Experiences its Strongest Earthquake since 1918

The earthquake of 1918  had an approximate magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale, the earthquake experienced today (5.7 on Richter, later upgraded to 5.8) was the strongest one experienced by Puerto Ricans since then.

Different from the earthquake of 1918, this one is not expected to cause a tsunami (or tidal wave), which in 1918 was of about 20 feet high. 

There is no official report on any deaths or injuries at the moment. Minimal damage to structure was reported across Puerto Rico, with most damage occurring close to the epicenter in western Puerto Rico.



Posted by Leonardo Valentin at 5/16/2010 2:19 AM
Categories: Science, All, English, Earthquake
Tags: Tsunami Earthquake 2010 Puerto Rico 1918
 

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