USGS: Magnitude 7.7 quake hits off Jamaica

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Jamaica on Tuesday. The Jamaican government is urging residents to stay away from the ocean.

 

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The US Geological Survey says the earthquake struck about 100 kilometers off Jamaica at around 7:10 UTC.

 

The focus of the quake was estimated at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

 

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The governments of Jamaica and Cuba have not received any reports of major damage or injuries.

 

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