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Witness location : Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) (53 km W from epicenter)

Time : T0+ 962 min

We were at the st marteen airport when it happened and no announcement occurred?  The ground and tables felt like a rocking motion.  Quick tremor that lasted maybe a

Witness location : Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) (53 km W from epicenter)

Time : T0+ 227 min

First felt slight tremors for about 10 sec and after a pause of about 30-40 sec felt a pretty Strong but short tremor.

Witness location : (St Martin) (56 km NW from epicenter)

Time : T0+ 32 min

Building shook for about 10 seconds.  No power loss or other damage noted as of yet.

Witness location : Windward Side (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) (78 km SW from epicenter)

Time : T0+ 34 min

I was napping in a four post bed and woke up to the entire bed shaking. Wasn't sure if it was an earthquake or not so called out to my family, then I saw my chest of drawers rattling and sliding out. Family confirmed that their chairs were shaking as well.  Only lasted 15 ish seconds.