Caribbean seismic activity

[bvigal]

It woke me up, but not quickly enough for me to realize WHY. I looked at the clock and went right back to sleep! Over the last 10 years, looking at quake lists for PR seismic area, it's quite common to see well over 100 per month. Having grown up on the New Madrid fault, I always feel comforted that the earth is "adjusting" regularly. This is totally non-scientific, only folk wisdom. It's been some time, though since we had anything over 5.5, and with Haiti this year, many folks are understandibly a bit nervous on the subject.

[HUC]

Glad to hear that you are safe in PR,Luis.
Are you prepared for the day of the big one ? Does your government plannig informations and exercices for the unhabitants? This si the big problem for our territories,and the Haiti shock revelead that we are far oforbeing realy prepared!!!
We stayed tuned of your news.

[msbee]

Here on St. Maarten we are trying to become more aware of the potential danger from earthquakes.

http://www.sxmislandtime.com/index.php? ... &Itemid=76

[HUC]

Well msbe,the fact is that the quake can arrived at any time .Here we are learning for everyone to get a safety kit, always ready.

[cycloneye]

That is very good that the authorities in the islands are educating the people about what to do in case of a big earthquake.Here in PR also there have been making excercises to educated the public.About this early morning quake,the important news is that no casualties occured but some damage occured in some homes and roads so in general terms,Puerto Rico came out of this pretty good.

[lurkey]

Facebook fan page for the Puerto Rico earthquake

[brunota2003]

They have a facebook page? Wow...guess it is a good way to share info though

[alan1961]

4.6
Date-Time Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:45:18 UTC
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 06:45:18 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 19.125°N, 61.706°W
Depth 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region NORTH OF BARBUDA, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 157 km (98 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda
166 km (103 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda
171 km (106 miles) ENE (61°) from THE VALLEY, Anguilla
457 km (284 miles) E (79°) from Carolina, PR

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 5.4 km (3.4 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=122, Nph=122, Dmin=161.5 km, Rmss=0.94 sec, Gp= 76°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)


Event ID us2010wqax

Any one feel this quake north of the islands this morning?

[Gustywind]

4.6
Date-Time Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:45:18 UTC
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 06:45:18 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 19.125°N, 61.706°W
Depth 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region NORTH OF BARBUDA, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 157 km (98 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda
166 km (103 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda
171 km (106 miles) ENE (61°) from THE VALLEY, Anguilla
457 km (284 miles) E (79°) from Carolina, PR

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 5.4 km (3.4 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=122, Nph=122, Dmin=161.5 km, Rmss=0.94 sec, Gp= 76°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)


Event ID us2010wqax

Any one feel this quake north of the islands this morning?

Thanks to keep us infomed Alan, glad to see that, we appreciate . I didn't feel it while my a little south from Barbuda (Guadeloupe). Strictly nothing to report in the butterfly island, thankfully ! I will be glad to have some infos from our friends of Barbuda in case of... Here is some details on this quake http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ ... 10wqax.php

Magnitude 4.6 - NORTH OF BARBUDA, LEEWARD ISLANDS
2010 May 23 10:45:18 UTC
Earthquake Details
Magnitude 4.6
Date-Time Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:45:18 UTC
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 06:45:18 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 19.125°N, 61.706°W
Depth 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region NORTH OF BARBUDA, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 157 km (98 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda
166 km (103 miles) N (4°) from Codrington, Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda
171 km (106 miles) ENE (61°) from THE VALLEY, Anguilla
457 km (284 miles) E (79°) from Carolina, PR

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 5.4 km (3.4 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=122, Nph=122, Dmin=161.5 km, Rmss=0.94 sec, Gp= 76°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)


Event ID us2010wqax

[cycloneye]

[alan1961]

Hmmm..another one in this area...anyone feel this one?

Magnitude 4.9 - ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
2010 July 17 08:59:33 UTC
Versión en Español
DetailsSummaryMapsScientific & TechnicalEarthquake Details
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 4.9
Date-Time Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 08:59:33 UTC
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 04:59:33 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 18.436°N, 62.429°W
Depth 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
Region ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 65 km (40 miles) E of THE VALLEY, Anguilla
80 km (50 miles) NE of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Neth. Ant.
80 km (50 miles) ENE of Marigot, Saint-Martin, Guadeloupe
390 km (245 miles) E of SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 6.6 km (4.1 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=105, Nph=108, Dmin=80.2 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 83°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

[Gustywind]

Hmmm..another one in this area...anyone feel this one?

Magnitude 4.9 - ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
2010 July 17 08:59:33 UTC
Versión en Español
DetailsSummaryMapsScientific & TechnicalEarthquake Details
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 4.9
Date-Time Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 08:59:33 UTC
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 04:59:33 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 18.436°N, 62.429°W
Depth 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
Region ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 65 km (40 miles) E of THE VALLEY, Anguilla
80 km (50 miles) NE of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Neth. Ant.
80 km (50 miles) ENE of Marigot, Saint-Martin, Guadeloupe
390 km (245 miles) E of SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 6.6 km (4.1 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=105, Nph=108, Dmin=80.2 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 83°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

No Alan, nothing to report in Guadeloupe.

[alan1961]

Hmmm..another one in this area...anyone feel this one?

Magnitude 4.9 - ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
2010 July 17 08:59:33 UTC
Versión en Español
DetailsSummaryMapsScientific & TechnicalEarthquake Details
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 4.9
Date-Time Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 08:59:33 UTC
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 04:59:33 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 18.436°N, 62.429°W
Depth 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
Region ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 65 km (40 miles) E of THE VALLEY, Anguilla
80 km (50 miles) NE of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Neth. Ant.
80 km (50 miles) ENE of Marigot, Saint-Martin, Guadeloupe
390 km (245 miles) E of SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 6.6 km (4.1 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=105, Nph=108, Dmin=80.2 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 83°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

No Alan, nothing to report in Guadeloupe.

Ok Gusty...nothing reported in stormcaribe either so
it seems that it may have not emanated to the surface
hardly at all so that is a good thing

[Gustywind]

Hmmm..another one in this area...anyone feel this one?

Magnitude 4.9 - ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
2010 July 17 08:59:33 UTC
Versión en Español
DetailsSummaryMapsScientific & TechnicalEarthquake Details
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 4.9
Date-Time Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 08:59:33 UTC
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 04:59:33 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 18.436°N, 62.429°W
Depth 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
Region ANGUILLA REGION, LEEWARD ISLANDS
Distances 65 km (40 miles) E of THE VALLEY, Anguilla
80 km (50 miles) NE of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Neth. Ant.
80 km (50 miles) ENE of Marigot, Saint-Martin, Guadeloupe
390 km (245 miles) E of SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 6.6 km (4.1 miles); depth fixed by location program
Parameters NST=105, Nph=108, Dmin=80.2 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 83°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=6
Source USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

No Alan, nothing to report in Guadeloupe.

Ok Gusty...nothing reported in stormcaribe either so
it seems that it may have not emanated to the surface
hardly at all so that is a good thing

Yeah absolutely Alan and everybody is happy . Thanks to you to provide us these daily news when a quake occurs, we appreciate sincerely.
Gustywind

[Steagle]

Tremor here( N Central DR) at about 11:39 EST... came close to knocking down my LCD computer monitors..
Hope everyone is safe elsewhere in the carribean

[Steagle]

Per USGS update a 5.4
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/at00962293.php

[cycloneye]

They upgraded it to 5.6. I didn't felt it as I was sleeping.

[Macrocane]

It was a rather strong quake, you must be a rock while you sleep cycloneye I hope everyone is OK.

[Gustywind]

It was a rather strong quake, you must be a rock while you sleep cycloneye I hope everyone is OK.

you're funny Macrocane

[cycloneye]

The epicenter was well away from Puerto Rico and it was deep (96km). That is why I didn't felt it in San Juan. The past quake months ago in western PR,I was awakened