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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Jamaica

No immediate reports of casualties or damage
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Jamaica and prompted people to flee buildings amid heavy shaking.

The earthquake on Monday was located about two miles (four kilometers) west-northwest of Hope Bay.

The U.S. Geological Survey said it occurred at a shallow depth of six miles (10 kilometers).

The earthquake prompted panic on the island.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.