On August 23, 2019, at 5:33 pm, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.10 according to the Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM). Photo: Provided

The epicenter was located at latitude 18.847 north, longitude 64.309 West or approximately 13.08 Km North North-East of Anegada at a depth of 40 km. No Watches, Advisories or Warnings were issued for this event.

The Department of Disaster Management (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, buildings, or utility wires and poles.

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.