Did you feel that? Earthquake in Jamaica
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January 24, 2020

Did you feel that? Earthquake in Jamaica

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was was felt in Mandeville this morning.

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona is reporting that a minor earthquake hit sections of Manchester. It was located offshore at approximately 30km south of Mandeville.

It had a focal depth of 21.6 km and was reportedly felt in the Mandeville and Spur Tree areas.

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