At approximately 5:29 local time this afternoon
(21:29UTC), an earthquake
measuring 5.1 on th Richter Scale
shook the SSS Islands from a depth of 54.9 miles (88.4 km) below sea-level. This Quake had an epicenter
located at 18.2°N, 63.0°W — about 15 miles NNE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten/4 miles ESE of Stoney Ground, Anguilla.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no threat of a tsunami
.
However, several residents have reported that they felt the ground shake for a few seconds.
Reminder:
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