Earthquake shakes Dominica, several islands

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook Dominica and several islands late Wednesday morning.

The UWI Seismic Research Center reported that the quake took place at 10:43 am.

The epicenter was located 44 KM South East of St John’s Antigua, 66 KM North of Point- à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and 73 KM east of Brades, Montserrat.

The depth of the epicenter was 10 KM.

Based on reports on social media the quake was felt in Dominica, Guadeloupe, Monsterrat and St Kitts.

There are no reports of damages or casualties.

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1 Comment

  1. Mitch Reader
    May 10, 2024

    Monsterrat, I read what is written. Monstratt, is what one speaks. But Monster-Rat, that’s special. Good, funny typo. Greetings from Germany!

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