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    No Tsunami Threat to Antigua and Barbuda Following 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in North Atlantic

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    **Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested**

    **Tsunami Bulletin Number 1**

    **Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service**

    **Antigua and Barbuda Tsunami Warning Focal Point and Tsunami Warning Centre**

    **12:20 pm AST Thursday 03 April 2025**

    ### …Tsunami Information Statement…

    This is a Tsunami Information Statement to inform the public and authorities that, based on current data, there is no tsunami threat to Antigua and Barbuda following the recent seismic activity.

    ### Preliminary Earthquake Parameters:

    * **Magnitude** : 6.8

    * **Origin Time and Date** : 10:10 AST (1410 UTC) April 3, 2025

    * **Coordinates** : 52.7° North, 32.1° West

    * **Depth** : 19 km / 12 miles

    * **Location** : Reykjanes Ridge, Atlantic

    ### Evaluation:

    An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 occurred in the Northern Atlantic at 10:10 am on Thursday, April 03, 2025.

    Based on all available data, there is no significant tsunami threat from this earthquake. However, there is a very small possibility of tsunami waves along the Atlantic coasts located nearest the epicentre.

    ### Recommended Actions:

    * **No action required.**

    * **Stay Updated** – We advise the public to stay informed by following updates from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service and other official channels.

    * **Preparedness Reminder** – While there is no immediate risk, this is a good time to review your tsunami evacuation plans and ensure familiarity with designated safe areas, especially if you are in coastal zones.

    ### Next Update and Additional Information:

    This will be the only statement issued for this event unless additional data are received or the situation changes.

    Stay tuned to updates from the Met Service through [antiguamet.com](http://antiguamet.com/) and Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.

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