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5.8 magnitude quake strikes near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of the Dominican Republic early today. No damage was reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.

The quake occurred about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northeast of Punta Cana at a depth of 29 miles (46 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was felt in parts of the Dominican Republic and in neighboring Puerto Rico.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

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