Residents of Antigua and Barbuda have been given the all-clear following a powerful earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday morning that triggered regional monitoring but posed no tsunami threat to the twin-island nation.
According to Antigua.news, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service issued an advisory at 8:45 a.m. confirming that a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck earlier that morning along the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, approximately 1,818 kilometres northeast of Antigua.
The quake occurred at 8:17 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time at a shallow depth of approximately one kilometre. Despite the earthquake's intensity, the Met Service stated that based on all available data, there is no significant tsunami threat to Antigua and Barbuda.
Officials acknowledged that a very small possibility of tsunami waves exists along Atlantic coastlines nearest to the epicentre, but emphasised that the considerable distance between the earthquake's location and Antigua and Barbuda means the country is not expected to experience any impact.
The Meteorological Service advised that no action is required by the public at this time. However, officials used the occasion to encourage residents — particularly those living in coastal areas — to review their tsunami preparedness plans and remain attentive to updates from official channels.
Authorities indicated that Saturday's bulletin will likely be the final one issued for this event, unless new information emerges or conditions change. Residents are encouraged to monitor official Met Service platforms and local media for any further developments.
