A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Puerto Rico on Friday. Residents was shaken but there are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the quake, which occurred at 7:43 p.m. (6:43 p.m. ET), stuck about 15 miles (25 kilometers) south of San Juan. It was some 64 miles below the earth’s surface.

“God we pray for peace in Puerta Rico. May those who have been frightened by this earthquake find rest in you. Lift any fear. You are a God of peace and this is a night when we remember the Prince of Peace. Bring a settled calm to Puerto Rico. In Jesus…?

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