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Earthquake in Puerto Rico Causes Damage

  • Writer: Kyle Sooley-Brookings
    Kyle Sooley-Brookings
  • Jan 7, 2020
  • 1 min read

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico early on Monday.


There were several small landslides along with power outages. Damage also included some houses falling off foundations.


While there were no reports of casualties, the town of Guánica sustained significant damage.


Punta Ventana, a natural rock formation that was a popular tourist attraction was also destroyed.

 
 
 

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