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May 8, 2023 - An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck Jamaica at approximately 4:55 PM on May 8, 2023. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 15 kilometers southwest of the town of May Pen, in the central part of the island. The earthquake was felt in several areas across the island, including Kingston, the capital city. There have been no reports of damage or injuries as of yet. The earthquake was classified as a shallow earthquake, with a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), shallow earthquakes are more likely to cause damage, particularly to buildings and infrastructure. The Jamaican government has issued a statement advising residents to remain calm and to follow the guidance of emergency responders. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is monitoring the situation and has activated its emergency response protocols. Earthquakes are not uncommon in Jamaica, which sits on the boundary of two tectonic

May 14, 2020: A small earthquake of magnitude 2.7 has been felt in Kingston, Jamaica today at 04:03 pm local time. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was located 26 km far from Kingston, Jamaica. The earthquake occurred at 10 km depth. The tremor was felt by the people of Half Way Tree, Constant Spring, Gordon town, Stony Hill and Mona, Kingston.

January 28, 2020: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has struck in the Caribbean, prompting brief tsunami warnings and office evacuations as far away as Florida. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit between Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba at a depth of 10 km. Offices were temporarily evacuated in Miami and parts of Jamaica. A tsunami of 0.4 feet was recorded in the Cayman Islands at George Town, but no tsunami was observed at Port Royal, Jamaica, or Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The quake hit 125 kilometers (77.6 miles) north-northwest of Lucea in Jamaica. There are no initial reports of damage or casualties. Tectonic Summary of the Earthquake According to the USGS, magnitude 7.7 earthquake in the Caribbean Sea to the south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica occurred as the result of strike-slip faulting on the plate boundary between the North America and Caribbean tectonic plates.  At the location of t

November 26, 2019: Magnitude 3.2 earthquake has been felt in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew today at 7:57 am, Jamaica's Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) confirmed. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near Duhaney Park. The earthquake in Jamaica today occurred at 21.6 km depth. No damage or injuries have been reported. An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rattled Port Royal, Jamaica in 1692. The earthquake triggered Tsunami and caused most of the city to sink below sea level. Around 5,000 people were died in the disaster .

Update No seismometer has recorded any signs of an earthquake striking the Port Royal, Jamaica. In most of the cases, tremors are even caused by localized minor land disturbances and are not likely to cause any severe impacts. May 22, 2018: An earthquake tremor has been across Port Royal, Jamaica today. Thousands of people from Port Royal have been reporting of an earthquake felt in the region. However, no seismological centers have mentioned about the earthquake in Port Royal till 02:00 UTC. Did you feel the earthquake? Kindly mention in the comment section below. We will update once the official news comes out.  An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rattled Port Royal, Jamaica in 1692. The earthquake triggered Tsunami and caused most of the city to sink below sea level. Around 5,000 people were died in the disaster.

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