A strong earthquake struck the Caribbean Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Originally assessed as a magnitude 7.8, the quake was later downgraded to 7.6 by authorities.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) said there was a threat of tsunami waves along the coasts of Jamaica, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico and Belize, with 0.3 to 1-metre waves predicted.
The center later said preliminary forecasts indicated no tsunami threat for Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands but were awaiting more information.
Resident were still warned to take immediate action to protect human life and property.
The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was 125 miles (202km) north-east of Barra Patuca in Honduras and 191 miles (307km) south-west of George Town in the Cayman Islands.
The quake rattled windows in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa roughly 323 miles (519km) to the east, but no damage was immediately reported.
It was also lightly felt in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, north of Honduras, according to Mexico’s civil protection director.
> Shiuly Akter
