A minor earthquake was felt in a section of the country, yesterday (May 7).

The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies reported that the quake was felt at about 5:58 PM, with the epicentre located approximately 3 kilometres south of Danvers Pen, St. Thomas.

It had a magnitude of 3.7 and a focal depth of 5 kilometres.

It was reportedly felt by residents in Cedar Valley, St. Thomas