17 Jun 2022 | 11:13 AM UTC
Caribbean Sea: Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs in the Caribbean Sea north of Anguilla at around 06:58 AST June 17
Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs north of Anguilla at around 06:58 AST June. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Event
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea north of Anguilla at around 06:58 AST June 17. The epicenter was about 50 km (31 miles) north-northeast of The Valley, Anguilla. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout parts of Anguilla, Sint Maarten, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and Montserrat. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Advice
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
