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Minor earthquake in Portland

Published:Friday | May 8, 2020 | 1:34 PM

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies is reporting that a minor quake hit a section of Portland this morning.

The unit says the 2.8 quake occurred about 9:13 and had an epicentre near Spring Garden.

It had a focal depth of five kilometres and was reportedly felt in Hart Hill.

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