6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Atlantic Ocean near the Caribbean

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A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in the Atlantic Ocean near the northern Caribbean, causing some buildings to lightly sway in the region.

The quake struck at a shallow depth of six miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was located about 170 miles north-northeast of Antigua and Barbuda.

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A general view of Puerto Rico on Feb. 1, 2022. (DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

The earthquake was felt on several islands, including Puerto Rico. No damage was immediately reported.