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Special Weather Statement

Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas and 68 more municipalities, PR; Saint Croix, Saint John... · ended Today 3:00 PM AST

12:51 PM Ended 3:00 PM

SeverityModerate

UrgencyExpected

CertaintyObserved

Issued12:51 PM AST

Ended3:00 PM AST

Issued byNWS San Juan, PR

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 occured about 84 miles northwest of Isla Mona at 1236 PM AST on Friday November 13, 2026. The earthquake has been reported as felt lightly.

Based on available data, there is no Tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands from this earthquake.

Continue to monitor your local news source for more information. Updated information will be issued by emergency officials and the Puerto Rico Seismic Network.

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Counties Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas and 68 more municipalities, PR; Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas counties, VI Cities in this area

San Juan Bayamón Carolina Ponce Caguas Guaynabo Mayagüez Trujillo Alto Arecibo Mansión del Mar Fajardo Vega Baja

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