Caribbean Hit by Giant 7.7 Earthquake
in the Middle of Jamaica and Cuba The huge tremor has been reported
by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS adds that parts of Jamaica
experienced severe shaking. Damages or injuries stemming from the
7.7 magnitude quake have not yet been reported. According to 'USA Today,' the shock's center
is just over 70 miles from the Jamaican
coastal town of Lucea. Social media posts add that the earthquake was
so strong that it affected southern Florida. Structures around the city of Miami were reported
to have been evacuated when it occurred. AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell says
this is the Caribbean's fourth shock of
over 7.0 in nearly 20 years.