By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/2-earthquakes-in-atlantic-ocean-felt-in-eastern-caribbean-islands Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2 earthquakes in Atlantic Ocean felt in eastern Caribbean islands World Oct 27, 2025 1:42 PM EDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in open waters in the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean, officials said. The quake occurred about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor was felt on islands as far apart as Antigua and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. No immediate damage was reported. READ MORE: How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity Shortly afterward, a second, 6.0 magnitude quake struck in the same area at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), USGS said. No tsunami warning was issued. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in open waters in the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean, officials said. The quake occurred about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor was felt on islands as far apart as Antigua and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. No immediate damage was reported. READ MORE: How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity Shortly afterward, a second, 6.0 magnitude quake struck in the same area at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), USGS said. No tsunami warning was issued. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now