Caribbean region sees uptick in earthquake activity
Early on Tuesday, 10 Feb., residents in the eastern parishes of Jamaica felt the ground shaking, as a Magnitude 5 earthquake occurred at 3:16am, 52 miles east of Machioneal, Portland, Jamaica.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of six miles, and while numerous residents in Jamaica reported feeling the quake, there were no reports of damage.
The day before, on 9 Feb., the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a swarm of more than 35 minor tremors north of the British Virgin Islands. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 11, 2026 06:24 PM