3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Kingston, St Andrew

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A minor earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt in sections of Kingston and St Andrew early Wednesday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Preliminary reports indicate that the earthquake occurred at approximately 12:55 am, with tremors reportedly felt in Dallas, Halls Delight, Harbour View, Constitution Hill, Roberts Field and Mavis Bank. The epicentre was located approximately two kilometres south-west of Penlyne Castle, St Thomas. The earthquake had a focal depth of six kilometres.