Earth ChangesEarthquake swarm erupts near Atlantic’s deepest point… highlighting East Coast tsunami scenario Posted on April 12, 2026 by Administrator Dozens of earthquakes have been detected near the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, raising concerns about seismic risks in a region capable of producing powerful quakes. At least 50 earthquakes have struck along the Puerto Rico Trench region north of the Virgin Islands since April 1, with six reported Friday morning. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was also recorded on March 31, just before the recent swarm began.