September 25, 2019

Good afternoon. We have received several inquiries concerning the situation here in Puerto Rico after the earthquake and the storm, Karen; both happening within a twenty-four hour time span. The earthquake was a 6.0 and a few aftershocks around 5.0. There were many others of lesser intensity. We were fortunate the epicenter was 55-60 kilometers (30-35 miles) north of where we live. Although the northwest side of PR where we live shook pretty hard, there was little if any damage, just jangled nerves and little sleep Monday night. The sound coming from beneath the surface of the earth was like a jet taking off, SPOOKY!

Aguadilla Bay: View from our town

As for Karen, it went over us last night with serious rain, lightening, and 35-40 mph winds. However, the damage all over the island was minimal.

Blessings!

Johnathan