World News Briefs -- January 28, 2020

The quake struck at 2.10pm EST in the strait between Jamaica and Cuba. Its epicenter is about 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, at a depth of 6.2 miles, the US Geological Survey said

Daily Mail: BREAKING: Tsunami warning is issued for Jamaica and Cuba after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in the Caribbean

* The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert for Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday
* A 7.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Caribbean at 2.10pm EST
* The epicenter was 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, at a depth of 6.2 miles
* Waves up to 3.5-feet high are possible along the coasts of Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
* No damage or injuries have been reported
* There are are widespread reports of people feeling the tremor throughout Jamaica and Cuba, where building evacuations are underway

A tsunami warning is in effect in Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands following a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean.

The quake struck at 2.10pm EST in the strait between Jamaica and Cuba.

Its epicenter was about 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, at a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the US Geological Survey.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves up to 3.5-feet high are possible along the coasts of Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

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