The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) is closely observing a series of earthquakes northeast of the Caribbean island arc, near Guadeloupe. Over a dozen tremors were recorded on Monday, with several being felt in Antigua and Barbuda. Among the notable events were two minor quakes in the afternoon: a magnitude 3.5 quake at 2:36 p.m., followed by a magnitude 3.7 tremor a minute later. Both occurred east-southeast of Antigua and Barbuda, approximately 280 kilometers from St. John’s, and northeast of Dominica. Earlier in the day, the region experienced stronger seismic activity, including a magnitude 5.4 quake at 9:26 a.m. and a magnitude 6.1 event at 8:55 a.m., both located northeast of Dominica and roughly 265 kilometers east-southeast of Antigua and Barbuda. While no damage or injuries have been reported, residents in Antigua, Dominica, and Guadeloupe described feeling light to moderate shaking. One St. John’s resident recounted to Antigua.News that the morning tremor lasted nearly a minute and caused noticeable vibrations. The UWI-SRC emphasized that this activity is part of an ongoing seismic sequence in the northeast Caribbean, a region situated along the tectonic boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates—one of the most seismically active zones globally. The center anticipates continued aftershocks and encourages residents to report their experiences using the official feedback form.
UWI Seismic Centre Monitoring Continued Earthquake Activity – Aftershocks Expected to Continue
