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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocks quake-rattled Puerto Rico

A magnitude 5.9 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocks quake-rattled Puerto Rico

A magnitude 5.9 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.

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