The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is investigating reports of emissions in the Soufriere area on the evening of September 16, 2020.
According to Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Fitzroy Pascal, the office of Disaster Management (ODM) has been in contact with the Seismic Research Centre, UWI, in Trinidad which is responsible for monitoring seismic activity on Dominica.
“At this time, the ODM is advising the public to stay clear from the area until further notice,” he said.
Meantime, the Seismic Unit is reporting that on September 1st at 9:15 pm local time, an earthquake occurred southeast of Dominica. It was located at 15.23°N and 61.21°W with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 119km. Please note that this information is preliminary and is subject to change when it is reviewed by a Seismologist.
