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3.5 quake hits St Andrew

Published:Monday | August 3, 2020 | 9:39 AM
The earthquake was felt in sections of the Corporate Area.

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies is reporting that a minor quake hit sections of the Corporate Area this morning.

The unit says the 3.5 quake occurred about 6:08 and the epicentre was located approximately 8 km northwest of Penlyne Castle, St Andrew.

It had a focal depth of 7.8km and was reportedly felt in parts of Kingston and St Andrew.

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