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Seismic Regions of Puerto Rico

Local Region

All earthquakes located within latitude 17-20 North and longitud 63.5-69 West are considered local.

Regional
All earthquakes whose epicenters lie outside the realm of local events (Lat. 17-20 N and Long. 63.5-69 W) and within the latitude 0-40 North and longitude 50-80 West are considered as regional.

Teleseismic Region
All earthquakes whose epicenter lie outside the realm of local and regional events are considered teleseismic. (Click to enlarge image)