Minor quake felt in Jamaica
Published:Friday | January 30, 2026 | 7:12 PM
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 was felt in sections of Jamaica on Friday afternoon, says the Earthquake Unit at The University of the West Indies, Mona.
It says the quake was located about 19 kilometres near Beckford Kraal in northern Clarendon. It was also reportedly felt in St Ann.
The tremor was reportedly felt about 5:41 p.m.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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