Back-to-back earthquakes felt in Jamaica

Two back-to-back earthquakes were felt in Jamaica on Sunday morning.

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says a moderate earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.6, located approximately 152 kilometres north of Ocho Rios, St Ann, was reported as felt at 10:50 a.m.

It had a focal depth of 14.6 kilometres and was reportedly felt across several parishes.

Meanwhile, another quake was felt about 11:50 a.m.

The Earthquake Unit says the strong earthquake of preliminary magnitude 6.5, was located approximately 150 kilometres north of Ocho Rios, St Ann.

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It was also felt across several parishes.