November 1st 2023.
On October 30, 2023, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Jamaica, resulting in a panicked Sean Paul scrambling out of his chair on a live Twitch stream. The reggae recording artist was in the middle of an interview with artist Tofu Jack and director of Vice Documentaries Dan Zabludovsky when the tremors started.
In the moment, Paul exclaimed, “Oh s**t, we’re having an earthquake,” before quickly leaving the screen. His two interviewers looked on in shock, with Tofu Jack asking, “Oh my God, what?” and Zabludovsky repeating the phrase.
Thankfully, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reported that no deaths, injuries, or severe damage were reported, which implies that Paul was not in any danger. Holness also urged Jamaicans to remain calm, stating, “Damage has been minor, but nevertheless, we are taking all precautions. I want to say to all Jamaicans, remain calm.”
The Associated Press reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was about 2 miles west-northwest of Hope Bay in northeastern Jamaica, at a shallow depth of 6 miles. This was the second earthquake to hit the island in two months, with the first being a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in September.
These tremors were felt in Cuba and parts of the United States, as well as in Jamaica. In response, the Jamaican Women’s World Cup team made a drastic stance against the Football Federation by refusing to play in international games. It’s clear that this earthquake and the seismic activity it caused was taken seriously and had a large impact on the island.
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