Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica

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The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica at 2:10 p.m.

It was centred 139 kilometres northwest of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and 140 kilometres west-southwest of Niquero, Cuba. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The quake could be felt strongly in Santiago, the largest far-eastern Cuban city. It also
prompted some evacuations in South Florida, but no injuries.