An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was felt across Jamaica at approximately 7:31 last evening. No damage was reported up to press time last night.

The Android Earthquake Alert System said the quake was also felt in Cuba.

The epicentre was said to be eight kilometres from Buff Bay in Portland.

The Earthquake Unit at The University of the West Indies, in its preliminary report, said the quake was felt in St Thomas, Portland, Kingston and St Andrew, St Catherine, and Clarendon.