Puerto Rico hit with a magnitude-5.8 earthquake

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An early-morning earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

The magnitude 5.8 tremor was centered about 8 miles south-southeast of Indios, Puerto Rico, the USGS said.
The depth of the earthquake was about 3.7 miles below ground.
It was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any significant damage or injuries.

No major injuries were reported, Puerto Rico Director of Emergency Management Carlos Acevedo said.

He said some homes were damaged in Guanica, and a home collapsed in Guayanilla.
Some victims of the earthquake posted photos of deep cracks in walls.
There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said.

There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said.

No tsunami warning was issued after the quake. But geologists warn of more tremors to come.

"More earthquakes than usual (called aftershocks) will continue to occur near the mainshock," the USGS said.

"When there are more earthquakes, the chance of a large earthquake is greater which means that the chance of damage is greater."

The agency advised anyone in or near vulnerable structures to be extra cautious and said those caught in potential quakes should drop, cover and hold on.

By Holly Yan -cnn.com

CNN's Leyla Santiago, Paul P. Murphy and Rosa Flores contributed to this report.

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