The EQU – the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus - has reported two back-to-back earthquakes, which were felt in Jamaica on Sunday morning.
The Earthquake Unit said that a moderate earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.6, located approximately 152 kilometres north of Ocho Rios, St Ann, was reported as felt at 10:50 a.m. It had a focal depth of 14.6 kilometres and was reportedly felt across several parishes.
Meanwhile, another quake was felt about 11:50 a.m. The Earthquake Unit says the strong earthquake of preliminary magnitude 6.5, was located approximately 150 kilometres north of Ocho Rios, St Ann.
It was also felt across several parishes. The Earthquake Unit is a Research Unit which serves as Jamaica’s hub for earthquake monitoring and seismic research.
