Two earthquakes on Saturday morning rattled several Caribbean islands including ST.KITTS-NEVIS, according to information from UWI Seismic Research Center.
The first quake, 6.5 in magnitude, took place at 7:26 am.
The second quake took place at 7:34 am and measured 3.9.
The epicenter of both quakes was in generally the same area.
The epicenter of the first quake was located at 161 km NE of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda; 218 km NE of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and 237 km NE of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis at a depth of 10 km.
The epicenter of the second was located at 137 km NE of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda; 190 km NE of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and 219 km ENE of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
While no injuries were reported across the impacted area, head of the National Emergency Management Agency Carl Herbert said the quake was a reminder to be aware and be alert.
Initial reports indicate the quakes were felt in Sint Martin, St. Eustatius, Antigua, St. Kitts, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia and St. Vincent.
There are no reports of damage.