3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles sections of Jamaica

3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles sections of Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies Mona, has confirmed that a magnitude 3.4 earthquake was felt in sections of the island at approximately 2:59pm on Sunday November 8, 2020.

According to the Unit, the earthquake’s epicenter was 7km northwest of Trinity Ville, St. Thomas, with a focal depth of 6.9km.

Persons on social media have reported feeling the quake in Kingston and St Andrew, and St. Catherine.