Jamaica was rocked by an earthquake today.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale and it was approximately 4 km west northwest of Hope Bay.
It was recorded at a depth of 10km.
Reports of damage are now being reported.
On X, formerly Twitter, Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged residents to stay safe.
I hope everyone is safe following that earthquake. Here are a few necessary precautions. #Jamaica 🇯🇲 pic.twitter.com/BgdlV5Bjyo
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) October 30, 2023
More details as they come. (SAT)