Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Barbados, No Damage Reported

The quake, which occurred 30 miles south-southwest of Bridgetown, posed no tsunami risk and is a rare event for the island that averages 13 tremors of this magnitude annually.

• A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Barbados on Tuesday.
• No immediate damage was reported.
• The quake occurred some 30 miles south-southwest of the capital of Bridgetown at a depth of 24 miles.
• There was no risk of a tsunami, according to Barbados Meteorological Services.
• Earthquakes are relatively infrequent in Barbados, with only an average annual of 13 tremors greater than magnitude 2.5.

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