photo by UWI Seismic Research Center
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Center has upgraded this morning’s earthquake from a 5.2 magnitude to a 6.1 magnitude.
The earthquake struck at approximately 8:38 a.m., with its epicenter 161 kilometers from Marigot, Dominica, affecting multiple islands, including Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Antigua and Barbuda. In Antigua, residents in St. John’s, Bolans, and All Saints felt the tremors for nearly 45 seconds, reporting rattling furniture and swaying light fixtures.
That’s a significant jump from 5.2 to 6.1. Shows how powerful the earth’s movements can be.
Scary to see it jump so fast. Tremors across multiple areas mean we need community awareness and support for anyone affected.
Make up ah you mind cause other sites saying 6.7 so what is it really
Grateful it wasn’t catastrophic, but this should remind us all to review our safety plans.