USGS: Large Aftershock Hits Caribbean After 7.7 Magnitude Tremor

USGS: Large Aftershock Hits Caribbean After 7.7 Magnitude Tremor
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Tuesday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the Caribbean Sea near Jamaica and Cuba was felt in parts of Florida and Mexico. (USGS)USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
|Updated:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed Tuesday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the Caribbean Sea near Jamaica and Cuba was felt in parts of Florida—as a 6.1 magnitude aftershock struck Wednesday morning in the same area.

Wednesday’s quake struck about 40 miles southeast of the Cayman Islands. According to The Associated Press, several strong aftershocks have been recorded in the area.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
twitter
Related Topics