Earthquake: Powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes in Caribbean between Cuba and …

USA TODAYA magnitude 7.7 earthquake in the Caribbean Sea, followed by a series of strong aftershocks, shook a large stretch from Florida to Mexico on Tuesday but apparently caused no major damage or casualties.

The USGS initially estimated the quake’s magnitude at 7.3 before upgrading it to 7.7.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said any tsunami threats from the earthquake have passed and no other ones are foreseen.

However, the earthquake caused very strong to severe shaking in portions of far western Jamaica, capable of moderate to heavy damage, the USGS said.

This is the fourth magnitude 7 or greater quake in the Caribbean since 2000, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell.