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    4.22 Magnitude Earthquake Felt In The VI

    July 28, 2019No Comments1 Min Read
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    BVI News – On the 28th July 2019 5:41pm , the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.22.

    The epicenter was located at latitude 18.39 north, longitude 65.05 West or approximately 12.53 Km West North West of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 58 km. No Watches, Advisories or Warnings were issued for this event.

    The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) takes this time to remind the BVI community that we live in a seismically active zone, which makes the Territory vulnerable to earthquakes.

    During an earthquake it is important to stay calm, if you are inside stay there, move away from ceiling fans, glass windows and doors or anything that may fall. Get under a desk or sturdy piece of furniture cover your head and hold on. If outdoors, move into an open area away from trees, building, or utility wires and poles.

    During an earthquake the more you move the more likely you are to be hurt, so refrain from entering or exiting a building at the time of the impact.

    Persons can assist the Puerto Rico Seismic Network by following the link below and filling the electronic the form below.

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