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Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes near St. Kitts & Nevis
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 has struck near St. Kitts & Nevis on Tuesday. There have been no immediate reports of death of damage on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) twin island-nation.
The U.S Geological Survey reported that the earthquake, which occurred at 02:53 local time (2:53 AM EST) and its epicenter was located at 17.48 degrees north and 62.14 degrees west. It had a depth of 49 kilometers (30.4 miles) and was felt in St. Kitts & Nevis, and the French speaking island of Guadeloupe.
The Seismic Unit of the University of the West Indies reported that the earthquake occurred west of Barbuda.
In 1974, an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale caused major damage in St. Kitts & Nevis. (CMC)