A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday morning at 8:17 a.m. local time.
Based on available data, there is no tsunami threat to Barbados or the Eastern Caribbean.
As a result, there are no tsunami watches or warnings in effect for the islands.
According to preliminary data from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the quake originated at coordinates 23.8°N, 45.8°W at a depth of just one kilometre.
An earthquake information statement (alert level green) is issued to inform the public about the occurrence of an earthquake with no tsunami-generating potential.
These statements are used to prevent unnecessary evacuations, as the earthquake may have been felt in coastal areas.