7.7 Earthquake was the largest earthquake EVER to strike Cuba and Jamaica

(METRO) – A powerful earthquake has struck between Cuba and Jamaica, with people as far as Miami feeling the effects. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.7, hit the south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica at 2.10 pm local time, said the US Geological Survey. According to Earthquake Track, it is the highest magnitude earthquake both of the islands have ever recorded.

The US Tsunami Warning Centres had earlier issued a warning for Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands but it says the tsunami threat has now passed. However, no injuries or major damages have yet been reported. The quake also hit the Cayman Islands, leaving cracked roads, gaping holes in the floor and what appeared to be sewage spilling from snapped mains. FULL REPORT