3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in sections of eastern Jamaica

July 9, 2026

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Jamaica at 6:20 pm on Wednesday; preliminary reports from the Earthquake Unit have indicated.

Residents in Kingston and St Andrew reported feeling the 3.4 magnitude quake, which had a focal depth of 16 kilometres.

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