Antigua and Barbuda experienced minor tremors on Saturday morning as a magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded in the eastern Caribbean.

According to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC), the earthquake occurred at 7:24 a.m. local time (11:24 UTC) at a depth of 25 kilometres. The epicenter was located at 16.40°N latitude and 59.89°W longitude, approximately 231 kilometres north-west of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

The tremor was also felt in neighbouring islands, including Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 184 kilometres to the east, and Roseau, Dominica, 206 kilometres to the north-east.

Officials in Antigua and Barbuda have reported no damage or injuries related to the quake, describing it as minor. The UWI SRC continues to monitor seismic activity in the region, which lies within the seismically active eastern Caribbean fault zone.

Residents are reminded to review earthquake preparedness measures and report any unusual activity to local authorities.