**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.
