3.2 magnitude quake strike 17 miles off Virgin Gorda
The Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.21, said to be with an intensity of ‘2’ occurring in the vicinity of the VI.
Intensity ‘2’ on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, means such earthquakes are generally felt by a few people at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings.
The epicenter was located at latitude 18.73, longitude 63.44 or approximately 17 miles North of Virgin Gorda, at a depth of 16.77 miles.
Active Zone
No tsunami watches, advisories or warnings were issued for the VI from this event.
The Tortola based Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in a subsequent statement, used the opportunity to remind VI residents, “we live in a seismically active zone, which makes the Territory vulnerable to earthquakes.”
In a press statement issued shortly after the earthquake, the DDM said, “during an earthquake it is important to stay calm, if you are inside stay there, move away from ceiling fans, glass windows and doors or anything that may fall…Get under a desk or sturdy piece of furniture cover your head and hold on…If outdoors, move into an open area away from trees, building, or utility wires and poles.”
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