Kingston, Jamaica — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled a number of jap parishes on Sunday morning, with residents reporting the tremor shortly after 8:30 a.m.
The quake, estimated to have occurred round 8:34 a.m., was felt in Kingston and St. Andrew in addition to in Portland and St. Mary. There have been widespread studies of transient shaking throughout these areas, although no instant studies of injury or accidents had been indicated.
Sunday’s seismic exercise marks the eighth earthquake felt regionally because the begin of the 12 months. Between January 8 and February 10, at the very least seven different tremors had been recorded throughout the island.
These earlier occasions occurred on January 8, 15, 26, 28, and 30, together with further tremors on February 8 and February 10.
Jamaica lies inside an lively seismic zone and periodically experiences minor earthquakes. Authorities proceed to observe exercise because the 12 months progresses.
