4.2-magnitude earthquake recorded southwest of Barbados
Latest News
July 9, 2021

4.2-magnitude earthquake recorded southwest of Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)— An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was recorded to the southwest of Barbados early Saturday.

According to the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies, the quake occurred at 6:52 am at a depth of 10 kilometres.

It was located 51.0 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados, 160.0 km ESE of Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines and 191.0 km SE of Castries, St Lucia.

There were no reports of injuries or damage.

0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Bloody week in Manchester as fifth man gunned down
Latest News, News
Bloody week in Manchester as fifth man gunned down
September 10, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Five people have been murdered in Manchester in the past week with the latest victim being gunned down at a bar in Green Street,...
Australia vows to enact minimum age on social media sites
Latest News
Australia vows to enact minimum age on social media sites
September 9, 2024
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday,...
Ding Dong, wife expecting baby boy
Entertainment, Latest News
Ding Dong, wife expecting baby boy
September 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey more popularly known as Ding Dong, and his wife Tashauna, have announced they are expecting a baby ...
Marcia J Ball sings ‘We Need More Love’ in new single
Entertainment, Latest News
Marcia J Ball sings ‘We Need More Love’ in new single
September 9, 2024
Although many of her songs are romantic ballads, Marcia J Ball is not averse to recording music with strong social themes. We Need More Love , her lat...
France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals
Latest News, Sports
France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals
September 9, 2024
LYON, France (AFP) -- Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals as France bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Italy at the wee...

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
The woman’s invisible load
All Woman, All Woman Front Page, Features
The woman’s invisible load
SUZANNE HILL 
September 9, 2024
GENDER advocates have called it ‘invisible work’, defined as the mental and emotional labour that women disproportionately carry in managing household...
EOJ says all set for St Ann NE nomination
News
EOJ says all set for St Ann NE nomination
September 10, 2024
THE Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says all is in place to accept nominations from eligible candidates for the by-election in the constituency of S...
‘Greedy, not the needy’ cash in on post-Beryl aid
News
‘Greedy, not the needy’ cash in on post-Beryl aid
Some Clarendon residents gripe about lack of support; rap MP
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 8, 2024
AFTER two months of aid and restoration efforts and millions of dollars dispensed to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Beryl, some residents of th...