The epicentre of Wednesday's earthquake was located in Portland (Photo: Earthquake Unit)
July 9, 2025
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake felt in eastern Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was felt in several parts of Jamaica Wednesday afternoon.
The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (Mona) has confirmed that the epicentre of the 4:15 pm quake was located south west of Buff Bay, Portland with a focal depth of 16 kilometres.
Observer Online has received reports from residents in the eastern section of the island who said that they felt the earthquake.
The unit, however, has so far confirmed reports from St Andrew, St Mary, and St Catherine.
