6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast of Antigua and Barbuda

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 80 kilometres northeast of St. John's on Saturday morning, shaking Antigua and Barbuda and a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean. No immediate injuries or damage were reported in the early aftermath.

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