{"id":14014,"date":"2020-01-28T16:04:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T21:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamajamaican.net\/?p=14014"},"modified":"2020-01-30T18:13:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T23:13:21","slug":"tsunami-warning-issued-after-massive-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-off-coast-of-jamaica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamajamaican.net\/news\/2020\/01\/tsunami-warning-issued-after-massive-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-off-coast-of-jamaica\/","title":{"rendered":"Tsunami warning issued after massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Jamaica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A tsunami warning is in effect in Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands following a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean and was felt as far away as Miami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quake struck at 2.10pm EST in the Caribbean Sea to the south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica, according to data from the United States Geological Survey<\/a> (USGS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update:<\/strong> The tsunami threat was lifted this afternoon, one hour after the quake following two 4.7-magnitude aftershocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The extent of the damage from the earthquake is unclear. There are no initial reports of damage or casualties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Its epicenter was about 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, and 87 miles southwest of Niquero, Cuba, at a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREAKING: Earthquake off the coast of Jamaica\/Cuba has been upgraded to a 7.7 magnitude quake.#earthquakes<\/a> #Jamaica<\/a>

Keep The Islands in your thoughts ?? pic.twitter.com\/1QwWdwD3vx<\/a><\/p>— Terrence Daniels (Captain Planet) (@Terrence_STR) January 28, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>