The earthquake happened approximately 350 miles east of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and about 125 miles north of Antigua and Barbuda.
The epicenter of the quake was situated at a depth of 9.9 km, and it occurred at 4:28 pm Eastern Time, according to the USGS.
Shortly after the initial earthquake, a 4.2 magnitude aftershock took place in close proximity. This aftershock originated from a depth of 9.9 km and struck precisely at 5 pm ET.
Following the seismic event, the National Weather Service's Tsunami Warning Center (TWC) in Palmer, Alaska, issued several bulletins to reassure residents that there is currently no threat of a tsunami. (ILKHA)