NO THREAT TO ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AFTER EARTHQUAKE TRIGGERS TSUNAMI ALERT

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services says there is no threat at this time for Antigua and Barbuda after A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck between the Cayman Islands and Honduras

The earthquake triggered a major tsunami alert for parts of the Western Caribbean and Central America.

The MET office is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates if the situation changes.

The earthquake struck at 7:23 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. It was initially reported to have a magnitude of 8.0, but this was later revised to 7.6.

Met Office Director Dale Destin says the latest update from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre indicates that the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and Honduras could be at risk from tsunamis within the next few hours.