The epicenter of the quake was on the seafloor between Jamaica and Cuba. (Photo: 911 Breaking News/Twitter)
Jan 27, 2020
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A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jamaica and Cuba Tuesday afternoon.
The quake, which took place around 2:15 pm, was felt in Jamaica, residents reported.
\u201cBREAKING: magnitude 7.7 #earthquake 80 miles northwest of Jamaica. \n\nHere's a look at the exact location of the earthquake:\u201d— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) 1580240708
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of tsunami waves of up to a meter above sea level for Jamaica, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico.
The warnings were rescinded after the threat passed.
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This is a breaking story... Check back for updates...
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jamaica and Cuba Tuesday afternoon.
The quake, which took place around 2:15 pm, was felt in Jamaica, residents reported.
\u201cBREAKING: magnitude 7.7 #earthquake 80 miles northwest of Jamaica. \n\nHere's a look at the exact location of the earthquake:\u201d— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) 1580240708
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of tsunami waves of up to a meter above sea level for Jamaica, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico.
The warnings were rescinded after the threat passed.
This is a breaking story... Check back for updates...
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jamaica and Cuba Tuesday afternoon.
The quake, which took place around 2:15 pm, was felt in Jamaica, residents reported.
\u201cBREAKING: magnitude 7.7 #earthquake 80 miles northwest of Jamaica. \n\nHere's a look at the exact location of the earthquake:\u201d— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) 1580240708
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of tsunami waves of up to a meter above sea level for Jamaica, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico.
The warnings were rescinded after the threat passed.
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