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3.7 magnitude quake felt in parts of the island yesterday

31 January 2026
This content originally appeared on Jamaica News.

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 was felt in parts of the island yesterday.

The quake occurred at around 5:41 P.M., and affected parishes including Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

The epicenter was located near Beckford Kraal in Clarendon.