Social media abuzz as earthquake shakes VI
- no watches, warnings or advisories issued
Preliminary information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is that the quake felt in the Virgin Islands on August 14, 2020, was of 3.5 magnitude and occurred 28.5km Northwest of Anegada at a depth of 40km. Photo: USGS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It may have occurred way past the bedtime of most persons; however, an earthquake felt in the Virgin Islands tonight, August 14, 2020, has resulted in social media springing to life with persons sharing their experience.
Preliminary information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is that the quake was of 3.5 magnitude and occurred 28.5km Northwest of Anegada at a depth of 40km.
The US Geological Survey; however, has listed the tremor as measuring 3.7 magnitude.
The earthquake was felt in the VI around 11:37pm.
“It was a long one.”
“It felt very strong.”
“I did and it was loud.”
“Woke me up.”
“Was a bit scary.”
Those were some of the comments shared by persons on Facebook immediately after the earthquake.
Meanwhile, no Warning, Watch or Advisory have been issued.
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23 Responses to “Social media abuzz as earthquake shakes VI”
The language thing that confused me when I was new on Island was, “are you getting through?” which, in context, I came to understand, was in place of, “may I help you?”, or “do you need some assistance?”.
But I still don’t understand why it’s said it in (what seems to me) an indirect way. Is it so as not to seem pushy? I’m curious about Language. It is unique everywhere.
Newsflash*** Earthquakes have nothing to do with god. I just hope the government picks a reputable insurer for the earthquake insurance.
Allyu keep discriminating down island people. Harder earthquakes corona cases and stronger hurricanes shall pass over.