1918 San Fermín earthquake
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The 1918 San Fermín earthquake, also known as the Puerto Rico earthquake of 1918, struck the island of Puerto Rico at 10:14:42 local time on October 11. The earthquake measured 7.1 on the moment magni
Damage caused to the "La Habanera de Infanzón y Rodríguez" building in Mayagüez
Simulation of the results of the tsunami on the coast of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Cathedral of Mayagüez after the first earthquake; further damage toppled the left tower
Aguadilla Punta Borinquen Lighthouse Ruins – an 1889 lighthouse destroyed by the tsunami
Starting on December 28, 2019, and progressing into 2020, the southwestern part of the island of Puerto Rico was struck by an earthquake swarm, including 11 that were of magnitude 5 or greater. The la
1918 San Fermín earthquake
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Collapsed house in Yauco.
One of many impromptu "refugee camps" set up by displaced families in Guánica, one of the towns worst-hit by the earthquakes.
Camp improvised by families in Bo. Tibes displaced by the earthquakes