Earthquake shakes several Caribbean islands

An earthquake on Monday morning shook several Caribbean islands including Dominica, Guadeloupe and Antigua, according to reports.

Written by Monika Walker

Published 2019-01-21 23:29:01

Updated 2026-01-11 08:31:14

An earthquake on Monday morning shook several Caribbean islands including Dominica, Guadeloupe and Antigua, according to reports.

The UWI Seismic Research Centre said the 4.2 magnitude quake took place at 10:42 a.m.

The quake took place at a depth of 10 kilometers.

It was located 48 km SSW of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 65 km NW of Roseau, Dominica and 143 km south of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

There are no reports of damages.

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