CASTRIES, St Lucia — St Lucia was struck by its second earthquake in three days on Sunday night when a magnitude 4.4 tremor jolted the island, according to the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC), as reported by the Jamaica Observer.
The quake occurred at 8:51 p.m. local time at a depth of 15 kilometers. The SRC noted that the tremor was felt 31 kilometers south of Fort-de-France, Martinique, and 112 kilometers south-southeast of Roseau, the capital of Dominica. Authorities confirmed there were no reports of injuries or structural damage.
This latest tremor followed an earlier earthquake last Thursday. That quake, which registered a magnitude of 4.0 at a depth of 10 kilometers, was recorded 70 kilometers east of Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and 110 kilometers west of Bridgetown, Barbados. It too caused no reported damage.
Regional monitoring continues after St Lucia rattled by 4.4 quake
The pair of tremors highlight the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity. The Eastern Caribbean lies along the boundary between the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, an area known for frequent earthquakes and other natural hazards, such as a tropical disturbance recently affecting the Windward Islands.
Authorities continue to urge residents to remain prepared, noting that while most earthquakes pass without incident, stronger events could pose serious risks.
The Seismic Research Centre said it is closely monitoring seismic activity across the Eastern Caribbean and encourages the public to stay alert while avoiding unnecessary alarm.
