Quake measuring 6.7 hits Caribbean near Barbados

An earthquake measuring 6.7 struck Tuesday in the Caribbean near the island of Barbados, the US Geological Survey said.

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By (AFP)

Published: Tue 18 Feb 2014, 4:25 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 12:39 AM

The quake hit at 0927 GMT about 170 kilometres (110 miles) northeast of the town of Bathsheba on Barbados, the USGS said.

It struck at a depth of 172 kilometres (11 miles).

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in Barbados media outlets.

The Daily Nation newspaper said people called radio stations to report the quake.

(AFP)

Published: Tue 18 Feb 2014, 4:25 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 12:39 AM

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