Official Twitter Account of the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies. We monitor and research seismic activity within Jamaica's seismic region.
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Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Manizales, Colombia 🇨🇴 (10.08.2026)
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🇨🇴 TERREMOTO EN COLOMBIA 🇨🇴
Daños enormes en Pereira y varias ciudades del país tras potente terremoto de magnitud 7,4.
🇨🇴 | COBERTURA ININTERRUMPIDA.
🇨🇴 | AHORA en @AlertaNews24.
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Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the capital Caracas.
Sky's international correspondent @sparkomat reports as pictures of devastation emerge across the region.
Live updates: trib.al/LrclNys
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🇻🇪 EARTHQUAKE: Many did not manage to escape from the collapsing buildings. The earthquake was devastating. Sad.
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WATCH: Venezuelan earthquake effect on a Rutaca Airlines flight that was parked at the gate in Maiquetía.
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A scary video shows the moment a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Tubalan Elementary School earlier today in Barangay Tubalan, Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines.
Teachers and students immediately practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in an open area of the school.
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TERREMOTO EN FILIPINAS 🔴
Impresionantes imágenes en la Escuela Primaria Mahayahay en Davao Occidental 🇵🇭
Durante la ceremonia a la bandera en el primer día de clases, se registró el terremoto de M7.8 los maestros y estudiantes implementaron de inmediato los protocolos de seguridad para garantizar la seguridad de todos.
Las clases fueron suspendidas después de la evaluación de seguridad realizada.
#Earthquake
VIDEO CORTESÍA: DepEd Mahayahay Elementary School
Via @gmanews
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Students and staff at Seaside Primary School in Hector’s River, Portland, participated in National School Earthquake Drill Day on Wednesday (January 14), joining schools across Jamaica in simulation exercises designed to strengthen earthquake preparedness and response.
The observance forms part of Earthquake Awareness Week, being marked from January 11 to 17 under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’.
The initiative is spearheaded by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
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Information Officer, Zadie Neufville, joined CVM TV to share important insights on earthquake awareness and preparedness.
Catch the full feature here: youtube.com/live/kQc-YYOFyP0…
#EarthquakeAwareness #Preparedness #StaySafeJamaica
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Earthquakes don’t wait, but we can be ready! 🌍
Training our "Young Heroes" starts with simple, consistent practice. Whether at home or school, teaching proper earthquake practices now makes all the difference in an emergency later.
Let’s empower the next generation! 💪✨
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Earthquake Awareness Week may be over, but earthquake preparedness never stops.
Earthquakes don’t follow calendars they can happen at any time.
January remains Earthquake Awareness Month and ODPEM will continue public education and preparedness activities throughout the month.
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After an earthquake, the danger isn't over.
Follow these tips to learn what to do so you can keep you and your family safe.
#ForEveryChild and their family, protection.
#EarthquakeAwarenessWeek
#DisasterPreparedness
#BePrepared
@odpem
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We hope everyone is safe! Anyone can be #ShakeAlert Ready. Learn more about how to set up your phone to get #EEW alerts: usgs.gov/FAQ/BeShakeAlertSaf…
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Stay safe on the roads! 🚗💨
Do you know what to do if an earthquake hits while you’re behind the wheel?
Preparation is key to staying safe. Share this with a friend who's always on the go! 🛑📱
#EarthquakeAwarenessWeek
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Be ready when the ground shakes 🏃♂️
Pack your earthquake emergency bag with essentials and stay safe.
- Water
- Non-perishable food
- First aid kit
- Personal medications
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- Important documents (waterproof bag)
- Extra clothes & sturdy shoes
#ODPEM
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Keep your home and family earthquake ready! 🏠🌍
Simple steps like securing shelves, fixing faulty gas and electrical connections, and anchoring heavy furniture can make a big difference when the ground starts to shake.
Be prepared. Be safe. Be resilient.
#EarthquakeSafety
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Jamaica continues to benefit from the support of its bilateral partners as recovery and reconstruction efforts advance following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. In this context, the Republic of Korea has contributed US$300,000 or just over $47 million in support of these efforts. The assistance was formally handed over to the Government and people of Jamaica by Mr. Kim Jinwook, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, during a handover ceremony today .
The donation was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable @kaminajsmith, who was joined by Ambassador Sharon Miller, Officer-in-Charge of the Ministry, and Ms. Michelle Edwards, Senior Director for Mitigation, Planning and Research at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
The Minister expressed Jamaica’s appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s solidarity and generous support to recovery and reconstruction efforts, which will help to strengthen national rebuilding initiatives and enhance resilience to future external shocks.
The Republic of Korea’s support is grounded in more than six decades of diplomatic relations and reflects a partnership that extends beyond moments of crisis. To date, bilateral ties continue to be advanced across a number of areas to include cooperation in capacity building, health, education, energy, agriculture and security, among others.
