Earthquake Unit, earthquake
August 20, 2024
Earthquake Unit reports 4.5 quake
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Earthquake Unit said a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 was felt in sections of Jamaica early Tuesday morning.
The Unit, located at the University of the West Indies, Mona, said the quake’s epicentre was approximately 20 kilometres north of Port Antonio, Portland.
It was reportedly felt at 3:20 am across sections of Portland, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew.