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Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer. ― Google

Capital: Kingston

Official language: English

Currency: Jamaican Dollar

Population: 2.828 million (2021) World Bank

Calling code: +1-876; +1-658 (Overlay of 876)

Driving side: left

Ethnic groups (2011): 92.1% Afro-Jamaicans; (incl. 25% mixed Irish Jamaican); 6.1% mixed; 0.8% Indian; 0.4% other; 0.7% unspecified

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Jamaica - Earthquake

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An earthquake of 5.4 M at a depth of 10 km occurred in the Portland Parish area (northeast Jamaica) on 30 October at 15:57 UTC (10:57 local time). The epicentre was located approximately 4 km west-northwest of Hope Bay Town.

USGS PAGER estimates that more than 591,000 people were exposed to strong shaking and up to 12,000 people to very strong shaking.

According to media, there are no immediate reports of any casualties or damage but the seismic event was felt across most parts of the country.

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