A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded in the vicinity of three islands in the Caribbean, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and Guadeloupe.  There are no reports yet of any damage and injuries.

The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) said it occurred today around 8:58 am local time at a depth of 21 kilometres.

According to the Automatic Earthquake Location from the UWI Seismic Research Centre, the quake struck:

• 106 km N of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 

• 164 km NW of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda 

• 262 km NW of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe 

Persons who commented on the UWI Seismic Research Centre’s Facebook page reported the quake as being felt in Saint Martin/St Maarten, Anguilla, St Barts, St Eustatius and St Kitts.