4.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica
Published:Tuesday | June 18, 2024 | 6:29 PM
The Earthquake Unit has confirmed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake was felt in sections of Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), gave the update in a post on social media platform X.
ODPEM said the earthquake occurred in the parish of Manchester, approximately 15 kilometres south west of Christiana.
It occurred at 5:46 p.m.
Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com.