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4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes VI

At around 6:39am today, Sunday, July 26, 2020, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt across the Virgin Islands. Photo: USGS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 6:39am today, Sunday, July 26, 2020, an earthquake was felt across the Virgin Islands (VI).

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred 46km North East of Cruz Bay in the US Virgin Island at a depth of 30.km.

Persons on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke have reported they felt the tremor.

Some have indicated on social media that the shaking was loud and heavy.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has also confirmed the quake but did not issue any watch, advisory or warnings.

12 Responses to “4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes VI”

  • Serious (26/07/2020, 08:47) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    felt that one for sure
  • ras (26/07/2020, 08:50) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
    So i guess this was cause by down island people ?
    • @ras (26/07/2020, 13:09) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Oh? I thought it was “Father God coming for his world”?
    • bvi (26/07/2020, 16:07) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      It is people like you does start talking the stupidness to start confusion. We prefer to not have confusion. Let it rest and it might eventually go away. Leave well enough alone.
    • BV Islander (26/07/2020, 18:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      My God!!! @ Ras.... how low can one get?
    • island man (27/07/2020, 00:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lol del that's a funny one for sure lol a rolling I like u lol
  • NezRez (26/07/2020, 09:45) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was rocking and rolling. What a way to start your day. LOL LOL
  • Local (26/07/2020, 12:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    40 magnitude
  • y (26/07/2020, 13:30) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    My people we are in the last days d Bible speak about it so I am appealing to us to get our house in order before it's to late
  • ? (26/07/2020, 19:04) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    it was just 4.0 and you got scared already. wow
  • Glad (26/07/2020, 20:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tola ppl too bad worth than Irma soon to come
    • Really??? (27/07/2020, 21:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why you living here and wishing bad on this beautiful island. Some ayo need go home, selfish A$$.
      Anyone who is not happy here please leave, some of us love this island and these warm friendly people.


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