Tsunami warning after 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Jamaican coast

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Jamaica and Cuba Tuesday afternoon.


The quake, which took place around 2:15 pm, was felt in Jamaica, residents reported.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of tsunami waves of up to a meter above sea level for Jamaica, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico.

There was no further information available at press time.