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Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua

11 April 2024 - 03:43

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua

11 April 2024 - 03:43

On April 10, 2024, at 9:46 pm local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was reported by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC).

This automatic earthquake location occurred with an epicenter located at Latitude: 17.79N, Longitude: 62.21W, with a depth of 22 km.

The UWI, SRC has provided information on nearby cities to the epicenter, which include Basseterre in Saint Kitts and Nevis, approximately 79 km to the northeast, Saint John’s in Antigua and Barbuda, approximately 85 km to the northwest, and Brades in Montserrat, approximately 110 km to the north.

The UWI, SRC has also reminded individuals who felt this earthquake to provide feedback through their website (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/).

It is important to note that this preliminary location has been automatically calculated by computer algorithms and is subject to potential revisions pending evaluation by SRC analysts.

It is recommended that individuals in the affected areas remain cautious and prepared for potential aftershocks or any other related seismic activity.

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