November 4, 2026
3.4M earthquake felt in sections of Jamaica
Written byShanice Gibbs
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was felt in sections of Jamaica early this morning.
According to a preliminary bulletin from the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, the quake occurred at approximately 12:55 A.M.
The epicentre was located approximately two kilometres southwest of Penlyne Castle in St. Thomas, at a focal depth of six kilometres.
The tremor was reportedly felt in several communities across Kingston and St. Andrew, including Dallas, Halls Delight, Harbour View, Constitution Hill, Roberts Field and Mavis Bank.
