ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Antigua around 1:11 am yesterday and frightening many residents, including one from Buckleys who said, “it felt as if the house was being ripped from its foundation. It was very scary.” Also speaking about the tremor on earthquake-report.com, a St John’s resident said, “It rocked my house! It came in small at first as a little shake, but then got more severe. It didn’t last long though.” Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Philmore Mullin said residents should always be alert and act in a manner to protect themselves whenever they feel the effects of an earthquake.