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Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda

14 January 2025
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
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Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda

The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) has reported a preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the Eastern Caribbean region. The event occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:42 pm local time (22:42 UTC).

Details of the Earthquake:

  • Location:
    Latitude: 17.58N
    Longitude: 61.74W
    Depth: 10 km
  • Proximity to Nearby Cities:
    • Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: 53 km NNE
    • Brades, Montserrat: 101 km NE
    • Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis: 114 km ENE

The earthquake was located automatically using computer algorithms, and the details may be updated following further analysis by SRC experts.

This data is preliminary and subject to revisions. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to report any observations or effects to assist in refining the assessment of this event.

Stay tuned for updates.

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