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Cayman Islands Earthquake: 5.8 Magnitude

by Jordan Yerman | January 19, 2010 at 07:38 am

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The Cayman Islands experienced an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale today. The epicenter of the Cayman Islands earthquake was 40 miles off the coast of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, and 195 miles from Montego Bay, Jamaica.

So far, no reports of injuries or damage have been reported. (Cayman Islands earthquake location map)

The USGS says it hit Monday morning about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Guatemala City, where it was felt by many residents. There were reports of shaking in the Guatemalan countryside and in El Salvador as well.

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Uwe Paschen

at 07:54 on January 19th, 2010

Thank you for the post on this Earthquake in the Caiman Islands Jordan.

Sue Ringleb (not verified)

at 13:43 on January 19th, 2010

The monday morning earthquake that is talked about in the quotation is a DIFFERENT earthquake than the one that occured Tuesday morning in the Cayman Islands. If you are going to post news, please be accurate. CHECK YOUR FACTS!!