Caribbean National Weekly

4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Eastern Caribbean

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Eastern Caribbean

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake rocked the region just off the coast of Anguilla this morning, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC).

The seismic event occurred at approximately 08:50 am local time and had a depth of 10 kilometers. 

Widespread impact

The quake’s tremors extended to neighboring islands, including Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, and Montserrat.

There were no reports of damage.

More on earthquakes affecting the Caribbean

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