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Individuals who have signed up for VI Alert may have noticed a dramatic increase in notifications of earthquake activity in the region. According to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network at Mayaguez, between approximately 9 p.m. Monday and 4 p.m. today, there were more than 50 tremors recorded near Latitude 19 degrees north (just north of the Virgin Islands).
Officials at the Puerto Rico Seismic Network have confirmed that this is just the normal swarm of tremors that takes place every year in different parts of the Caribbean region. This recent increase in activity is not being viewed as a reason to become alarmed. However, as it regards earthquakes, every citizen should always be prepared. If indoors and a major earthquake is felt, duck, hold and cover under a sturdy piece of furniture until the shaking stops. If near the shoreline, wait until the shaking stops and immediately head to higher ground on foot.
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