A 6.0 magnitude quake rocked near Codrington on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 14:50 UTC (10:50 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 47 km, with its epicenter approximately 61 km east-southeast of Codrington. The magnitude was originally reported as 6.1 but later downgraded to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 152 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they experienced light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like San Juan and Simpson Bay reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Area struck by 6.3 quake in 2004
The area has weathered major earthquakes before. On Nov. 21, 2004, a magnitude 6.3 tremor struck south-southwest of Petites Anses in Trois-Rivieres, at a depth of 8.7 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey