WATCH: 7 Earthquakes Last Weekend. How Worried Should You Be?
The recent seismic activity has sparked concern among residents in the country.
Seven earthquakes were detected in the waters northeast of Antigua over the past weekend, raising alarm among several people.
Scientists have said the Caribbean should brace itself for a major earthquake in the coming years.
Perhaps this is the main reason for the worry of the public
Antigua.news Journalist Shermain Bique-Charles spoke to Midcie Francis, the National Office of Disaster Services Public Relations Officer.
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