AT 3:55 P.M. TODAY, another earthquake was recorded to the northeast of Barbados by the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.
The quake was measured at 4.5 on the Richter scale, at a depth of 67km. It was 122km to the northeast of Bridgetown and 244km east of Castries, St Lucia.
Although the magnitude and frequency fluctuate, the Centre continues to record quakes in that general area.
Between July 16 and 20, the Centre recorded 18 earthquakes in that region, ranging in magnitude from 3.8 to 6.4, the effects of which were felt on July 16.
The SRC also posted some advice for Caribbean residents on its facebook page.
“We live in a seismically active part of the world. As such both earthquake and volcanic activity are not unusual and do not by themselves suggest anything more menacing is coming.
“However this region has had larger events in the past and we do expect to have large and possibly damaging events in the future. As such, we strongly suggest that the public learns more about these hazards and more importantly take steps to increase your safety and preparedness.
“While the sequence of earthquakes NE of Barbados have somewhat diminished in frequency of occurrence, events are still being recorded.” (SAT)
