Minor earthquake shakes parts of Jamaica, no damage reported
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- A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was felt across sections of Jamaica on Sunday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies.
- Preliminary data indicate the tremor occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m.
- and was felt in parts of Kingston and St Andrew, as well as St Catherine.
- The unit reported that the epicentre was located about five kilometres northeast of Golden Spring, with a focal depth of 12 kilometres.
- It described the event as a local earthquake.
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was felt across sections of Jamaica on Sunday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies.
Preliminary data indicate the tremor occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. and was felt in parts of Kingston and St Andrew, as well as St Catherine.
The unit reported that the epicentre was located about five kilometres northeast of Golden Spring, with a focal depth of 12 kilometres. It described the event as a local earthquake.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage linked to the tremor.
Officials said the information remains preliminary and could be revised as additional seismic data is analysed.
