June 7, 1692 Tsunami Port Royal, Earthquake and subsidence destroyed the city. Ships overturned, frigate washed over tops of buildings. along the coast of Liguanea (possibly Liguanea Plain) the sea withdrew 183 or 274m, exposing the bottom; upon returning the water overflowed the greater part of the shore. At Yallhouse (possibly Yallahs) the sea is said to have retired about 1.6km. At Saint Anns Bay a large wave was reported. 2000 people killed by the earthquake and tsunami. Berninghausen, 1968; Heck, 1947; Mallet, 1853 Source: https://goo.gl/kYBBEA Jamaica
March 1, 1688 Tsunami Shocks felt throughout the island and waves damaged ships in Port Royal. A ship at sea was damaged by a hurricane. Berninghausen, 1968; Mallet, 1853; Milner, 1912; Perry, 1847. Source: https://goo.gl/kYBBEA Jamaica
1993 Earthquake The Earthquake Unit (which continues to record seismic activities on the island today), recorded a 5.4 magnitude earthquake on January 13, 1993. It was the most significant earthquake recorded since 1957 and as a result of this earthquake, Jamaica experienced:Jamaica