NEW: Rhode Islander Caught in Massive Earthquake
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
A Rhode Islander is stranded in the Caribbean after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and Cuba just after 2 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday.
John Souto III, owner of Cranston-based WasteXpress LLC, gave the following update to GoLocal.
“Being evacuated as we speak to the tallest point. Tsunami warning. It was 7.7 and about a minute. No aftershocks yet. Hospital is staffing for the possible tsunami,” said Souto.
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According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, waves as high as 1 meter are possible along some coasts of Belize, Cuba, Hondura, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
AccuWeather Reports:
According to AccuWeather, the earthquake's center was approximately 72 miles northwest of Lucea, Jamaica.
The quake was originally measured at 7.3, but was quickly upgraded to 7.7.
“Shaking was reported across nearby islands immediately following the 7.7 quake, although the extent of damage is unclear at this time,” writes AccuWeather.
AccuWeather adds that shaking was reported as far away as Miami, Florida.
AccuWeather reports that is is the fourth magnitude seven or greater earthquake in the Caribbean since 2000.
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