Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquake

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck several Caribbean nations early Wednesday morning, as confirmed by the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) in St. Augustine, Trinidad. The tremor occurred at 5:07 am local time, with its epicenter located at a depth of eight kilometers. Despite the quake’s intensity, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The seismic event was felt across multiple regions, including 206 kilometers east-northeast of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe; 233 kilometers east of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda; and 246 kilometers northeast of Roseau, Dominica. Authorities and local residents remain vigilant, though the situation appears to be under control.