On January 28, 2020 tremors of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that originated in the Caribbean region, were felt in many countries.

On January 28, 2020, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, struck in the sea, south of Cuba and north of Jamaica. The tremors were felt in many countries.

On January 28, 2020, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, struck in the sea, south of Cuba and north of Jamaica. The tremors were felt in many countries.On January 28, 2020 at 2:10 pm local time (UTC - 5), a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck between Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Strong tremors were felt from Mexico to Florida and beyond. Tremors of lesser intensities were felt in parts of Jamaica, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Greece, Alaska, Japan, Albania, the Nicobar Islands in India and off the coast of Chile. Tsunami warnings were issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the earthquake's epicenter. The warnings were withdrawn later saying the threat had passed.