Kingston, Jamaica — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled several eastern parishes on Sunday morning, with residents reporting the tremor shortly after 8:30 a.m.
The quake, estimated to have occurred around 8:34 a.m., was felt in Kingston and St. Andrew as well as in Portland and St. Mary. There were widespread reports of brief shaking across these areas, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries were indicated.
Sunday’s seismic activity marks the eighth earthquake felt locally since the start of the year. Between January 8 and February 10, at least seven other tremors were recorded across the island.
Those previous events occurred on January 8, 15, 26, 28, and 30, along with additional tremors on February 8 and February 10.
Jamaica lies within an active seismic zone and periodically experiences minor earthquakes. Authorities continue to monitor activity as the year progresses.
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