Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
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September 10, 2024

Minor earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica— An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was reportedly felt in Kingston and St Andrew, and St Catherine Tuesday morning.

According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the quake occurred around 9:53 am.

It was located approximately seven kilometres north of Golden Spring, St Andrew and had a focal depth of 24 kilometres.

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