STRONG M7.3 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES ATLANTIC OCEAN
Superstation95.com
May 28, 2016
A very strong earthquake has taken place in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the South Sandwich Islands (UK) which are east of the southern tip of South America. The magnitude 7.3 quake occurred at 5:47 AM eastern US time today, Saturday, May 28, at a depth of about 58 miles.
It appears that NO Tsunami has been generated by this earthquake. The Atlantic Tsunami Warning Center advises:
PAAQ/Information/ – Information * There is no tsunami danger for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, the U.S./Canadian east coast, or the Gulf of Mexico. * Based on the depth of the earthquake, a tsunami is not expected. Issued at: 5/28/2016, 5:59:09 AM
We are awaiting reports about any damage or injuries in the Sandwich Islands and will update this story as information becomes available.
