Jamaica jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake
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August 16, 2024

Jamaica jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Earthquake Unit has confirmed that Jamaica was shaken by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning.

The quake occurred at approximately 8:01am with its epicentre located approximately 6km northeast of Golden Spring in St Andrew.

It was reportedly felt in Kingston and St Andrew, St Catherine, St James, Manchester, St Mary, St Thomas, among other parishes.

 

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