Devastation hits the Caribbean after 7.7 magnitude quake strikes off Jamaica
- 4 years ago
A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Jamaica today and unleashed devastation in the Caribbean.
Hundreds were evacuated from "shaking" buildings in Miami and huge holes appeared in roads in the Cayman Islands after the quake rocked several countries.
A tsunami warning was initially issued for the coasts of Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
But the International Tsunami Information Center later clarified the threat triggered by the threat had "largely passed".
Terrifying tremors were felt as far as Florida with some hotels and offices - including the Miami Tower skyscraper - being evacuated.
Hundreds were evacuated from "shaking" buildings in Miami and huge holes appeared in roads in the Cayman Islands after the quake rocked several countries.
A tsunami warning was initially issued for the coasts of Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
But the International Tsunami Information Center later clarified the threat triggered by the threat had "largely passed".
Terrifying tremors were felt as far as Florida with some hotels and offices - including the Miami Tower skyscraper - being evacuated.