Moderate Earthquake near Antigua last evening
At approximately 7:50 yesterday evening local time (23:50UTC), an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale occurred near Antigua at a depth of 12.4 miles (20 km) below sea-level. This Moderate Quake had an epicenter located at 17.4 N, 62.0 W — about 18 miles (30 km) SW of Codrington, Barbuda/22 miles (37 km) NNW..
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Intermediate EQ near Aruba yesterday
At approximately 11:29 yesterday morning local time (16:29UTC), an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale occurred near the coast of Aruba & Colombia at a depth of 16.2 miles (26 km) below sea-level. This Intermediate Quake had an epicenter located at 12.1 N, 73.4 W — about 50 miles (81 km) NW of Riohacha,..
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Street-flooding likely today
Street-flooding is likely to occur throughout the day, due to periodic rainfall & a possible thunderstorm. Rock falls and mudslides are also possible. Residents and visitors should use extreme caution when passing through low-lying & flood-prone areas, such as: L.B. Scott Road/Cul-de-Sac, Coralita Road/Saunders, parts of St. Peters, Belvedere, Dutch Quarter, French Quarter, Wellington Road/Cole..
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Minor Earthquake felt near St. Maarten yesterday
At approximately 9:48am yesterday local time (13:48UTC), an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near St. Maarten at a depth of 97 miles (156 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.4 N, 63.1 W — about 12 miles (19 km) SW of Golden Rock,..
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Minor Earthquake near St. Maarten last PM
At approximately 7:03 last night local time (23:03UTC), an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale occurred in the local region near St. Maarten at a depth of 64.0 miles (103 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.8 N, 63.5 W — about 32 miles (52 km) WSW of Philipsburg,..
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Hurricane Season 2012 Review
As 2012 comes to a close, it’s only fitting to indulge in a brief summary of the Atlantic Hurricane Season — which officially runs from June 1st to November 30th, but nature appears to have broken that rule this year. The experts’ pre-season predictions for a mild- to average-season had to be adjusted and readjusted..
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Tropical Update: Ernesto
Tropical Storm Ernesto was up and down in intensity yesterday (5 August), and as of last night at 11pm was heading for Central America as a weakening tropical storm. This system currently poses NO threat to the local region of St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius and will no longer be mentioned. For Hurricane Safety Tips,..
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Tropical Update: Debby
Tropical Depression Debby quickly moved across northern Florida yesterday afternoon before reaching out into the Atlantic. As of 5pm Wednesday afternoon (27 June), T.D. Debby was located at 29.5°N, 78.3°W – about 180mi E of St. Augustine, Florida/1250mi NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 40mph, and Debby continues moving Eastward..
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Tropical Update: Chris
Tropical Storm Chris briefly became a hurricane yesterday before returning to tropical-storm-status. As of 5am this morning (22 June), T.S. Chris was located at 44.8°N, 44.5°W – about 700 mi ESE of Cape Race Newfoundland, Canada/2145mi NE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds has weakened to 50mph, and Chris is now moving NW at..
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Earthquake strikes near St. Maarten
At approximately 8:33 local time this evening (0:33UTC), an earthquake measuring 4.1 on th Richter Scale shook the SSS Islands from a depth of 66.1 miles (106.3 km) below sea-level. This Minor Quake had an epicenter located at 17.9°N, 63.2°W — about 12 miles WSW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten/11 miles SW of Marigot, St. Martin/31..
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