An earthquake struck off the coast of Barbados in the early morning hours. The magnitude of the earthquake has not been specified yet. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage caused by the quake. Barbados is located in an area known as the “seismic zone,” making it prone to seismic activity. The earthquake serves as a reminder of the potential dangers in the region and the importance of preparedness. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents to stay informed and follow any safety guidelines..
An earthquake was recorded off Barbados today, Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Below are the full details from the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre.
DATE AND TIME:
2023-08-26 05:27 am (Local Time)
2023-08-26 09:27 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE: 3.9
LOCATION:
Latitude: 13.19N
Longitude: 59.02W
Depth: 10 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Bridgetown, Barbados, 66 km, E
Castries, Saint Lucia, 236 km, SE
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 245 km, E
*distance and direction to epicenter
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DISCLAIMER: The event is located by a seismological computational system, therefore, it is a PRELIMINARY result and this may vary when new additional data are processed.
On August 26, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was recorded off the coast of Barbados. The earthquake occurred at 05:27 am local time and had a depth of 10 km. Nearby cities such as Bridgetown in Barbados, Castries in Saint Lucia, and Kingstown in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were affected by the earthquake. The event is a preliminary result and may change as more data is processed.
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