Jamaica experiences ‘light’ earthquake

Quake

Location of the earthquake felt in Jamaica, as reported by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

 KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus reported that Jamaica experienced what it described as a “light earthquake” on Sunday.

The 4.6 magnitude quake occurred around 1:47pm local time at a focal depth of 23.1 kilometres.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) said the earthquake was reportedly felt in the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny, St. Catherine, St. Mary, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Ann and St. Thomas.

However, there were no reports of property damage or injuries. ~ Caribbean360 ~

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