Media Release - St. George's Grenada
August 30, 2025 2:00 pm
LatestSignificant decline in seismic activity at the Kick ‘em-Jenny Submarine Volcano
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) has advised the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) of elevated seismic activity at the Kick ‘em-Jenny (KeJ) Submarine Volcano. The unrest began on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
According to UWI SRC, between 12:00 noon on Thursday, 28 August and 08:30 a.m. on Friday, 29 August, the network recorded approximately 72 events. This corresponds to an average of 3-4 tremors every hour, which continues to reflect a lower level of activity compared to the beginning of the episode. The tremors have measured in the magnitude range M1.4-1.8.
As a result of this recent activity, the alert level remains at YELLOW (volcano is restless; activity may be increasing).
NaDMA continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide timely updates to the public through official channels. Residents are urged to follow all guidance issued by the relevant authorities.
Media Release FileAugust 29, 2025 2:30 pm
Elevated seismic activity at the Kick ‘em-Jenny Submarine Volcano
On Thursday, August 28th, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) advised the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) of elevated seismic activity at the Kick‘em-Jenny (KeJ) Submarine Volcano. The unrest began on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The UWI SRC advised of significantly lower levels of activity at the Kick ‘em-Jenny (KeJ) Submarine Volcano on Friday, August 29th, 2025. As of noon on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, the UWI SRC advised the National Disaster Management Agency that the level of activity at the volcano decreased further to an average of one or two tremors per hour.
Despite the reduced activity the alert level remains at YELLOW (volcano is restless; activity may be increasing).
NaDMA will monitor the situation closely and provide timely updates to the public. Residents are reminded to pay attention to official sources of information, and to follow all guidance provided by the relevant authorities.
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