Kingston Jamaica: The Earthquake That Created Kingston, Jamaica has a history so dramatic that it reads like fiction. Founded in July 1692 after an earthquake completely destroyed the nearby city of Port Royal, Kingston emerged from catastrophe to become the Caribbean's most culturally significant capital. But Kingston's story doesn't stop there. In 1914, two young Jamaicans—Marcus Garvey and Amy Ashwood Garvey—founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Kingston, which became

🌍 Daily Earthquake Report | Ring of Fire Rising | February 26, 2026 🌍 Earthquake activity around the Pacific has been climbing since Sunday, and tonight the Ring of Fire shows a clear uptick. Six earthquakes above magnitude 5 were recorded in the past 24 hours, with the strongest centered near Kamchatka, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands. Additional movement stretched across Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, Mexico, Chile, and Alaska. #EarthquakeReport #RingOfFire #EarthquakeUpdate #SeismicActivity #Pacifi

January 14, 2026 marks 118 years since the Kingston Earthquake of 1907. We remember this tragedy as a powerful reminder that earthquakes can strike suddenly and severely disrupt our lives. By learning from the past and using the information we have today, we can better prepare for the unexpected. January is Earthquake Awareness Month. Know the emergency numbers and create a plan in case the unexpected happens. Stay safe, Jamaica. | ROOTS RADIO 96.1 FM