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Third earthquake strikes near Jamaica

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Professor Simon Mitchell, acting head of the Earthquake Unit
A third earthquake has struck near Jamaica.
 
This is the second aftershock following Tuesday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
 
The United States Geological Survey says the 5.1 magnitude quake hit at 9:53 Wednesday morning.
 
It was reportedly felt in sections of western Jamaica.
 
The quake was located 70 miles north north west of Lucea.
 
Tuesday's powerful earthquake struck at 2:10 p.m and was located 78 miles north north west of Lucea.
 
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit off land at 77 miles north west of  Lucea about 2:39.
 
Professor Simon Mitchell, acting head of the Earthquake Unit, has said the country could experience more aftershocks in coming days. 
 


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