5.2 earthquake hits offshore Westmoreland

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona is reporting that a 5.2 earthquake hit offshore Negril, Westmoreland this morning.

The unit says the quake occurred at 9:35 a.m. approximately 150 kilometres west of the resort town.

It says the earthquake had a focal depth of 13 kilometres and was reportedly felt in parts of Kingston and St Andrew.

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