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by pltm
(PLTM) - An earthquake above a magnitude of 4.0 was felt in the BVI today, Monday, December 5, 2016.
According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), at 10:29 am an earthquake measuring 4.56 on the Richter Scale, located Latitude: 17.77 Longitude: 65.85 at a depth of 1Km, occurred at a distance of 71.37km South-Southeast of San Juan.
No Tsunami Watches or Warnings were issued for the BVI.
"The 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.
Persons are also reminded that 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.
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