3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles sections of Jamaica

November 08, 2020
Google Earth image provided by the Earthquake Unit highlighting the epicenter of the quake.

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies Mona, has confirmed that a magnitude 3.4 earthquake was felt in sections of the island at approximately 2:59pm on Sunday November 8, 2020.

According to the Unit, the earthquake’s epicenter was 7km northwest of Trinity Ville, St. Thomas, with a focal depth of 6.9km.

Persons on social media have reported feeling the quake in Kingston and St Andrew, and St. Catherine.

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