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Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica

Published:Tuesday | July 16, 2024 | 6:48 PM
The epicentre was located approximately 10 kilometres south of Hope Bay, Portland. - Image via Earthquake Unit

 

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says a minor earthquake of preliminary magnitude 3.7 was felt in Jamaica about 5:46 p.m. Tuesday.

It said the epicentre was located approximately 10 kilometres south of Hope Bay, Portland.

It was reportedly felt in Kingston and St Andrew and St Catherine.

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