Two strong quakes in Atlantic Ocean rattle eastern Caribbean

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Juan, Oct 27 (AP) A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in open waters in the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean, officials said.

The quake occurred about 160 kilometres east of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey.

The tremor was felt on islands as far apart as Antigua and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. No immediate damage was reported.

Shortly afterward, a second, 6.0 magnitude quake struck in the same area at a depth of 10 kilometres, USGS said.

No tsunami warning was issued. (AP) GSP