An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.96 on the Richter Scale was felt throughout the Virgin Islands at approximately 12:28am this morning. The report indicated that the epicenter was located near 18.78N and 64.28 West or 8.36km NE of Anegada, 35. 31Km NE of Virgin Gorda or 54.23Km NE of Road Town, Virgin Islands at a depth of 25 miles.