Three Caribbean Island-nations shaken rattled by earthquakes

Three Caribbean island-nations were yesterday again shaken by earthquakes that measured a maximum of 3.3 on the richter scale according to the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS).

Jamaica registered the 3.3 earthquake Sunday at 2:46 pm. local time (3:46 pm. EDT) that occurred 9.65 kilometers (6 miles) from Above Rocks, Jamaica.
Local media reports said the earthquake was felt in numerous parishes, including Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine but there has were no indication of any damage sustained.

The University of the West Indies (UWI), however, said the “light earthquake” measured a magnitude of 4.6 and was felt in the Corporate Area and St Catherine at 1:47 pm Jamaica time (2:47 pm EDT).

The earthquake in Jamaica occurred weeks after a quake measuring 5.2 jolted the island-nation on September 3rd.

The USGS also said tremors of 3.1 on the Richter scale was registered near Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, while Puerto Rico was shaken with a 2.9 quake 55 kilometers (34 miles) NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico.