A large magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit in the ocean between Jamaica and Cuba.
The temblor struck about 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake had a relatively shallow depth of about six miles.
Shaking could be felt in both Jamaica and Cuba, though it is unclear if there are any reports of damage or casualties. Though initially saying there was not threat of a tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that there could be waves of up to three feet.
⚠️ UPDATE — @NWS_PTWC has upgraded their forecast to include #TSUNAMI waves of up to 3 ft. above sea level in the following areas at the following times; read full statement at https://t.co/AIvdhtgN6H pic.twitter.com/GcOdFlY7ug
— Mike Augustyniak (@MikeAugustyniak) January 28, 2020
The USGS received reports that shaking was felt as far away from the epicenter as Miami, Florida.
Breaking: Multiple buildings have evacuated in Miami, Florida, after a massive 7.7 earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea. pic.twitter.com/DVO1SWnIjB
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) January 28, 2020
Damage was seen on some of the roads around the Cayman Islands.
This video is purported to show earthquake damage in the Cayman Islands following 7.7 magnitude quake in the Caribbean sea pic.twitter.com/dhv33Gv5hK
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) January 28, 2020
