Did an earthquake destroy Port Royal? Justify your answer. (Site 1)

In fact, after the great 1692 earthquake, Port Royal once again became an island, of a much smaller size.

On this day in 1692, a massive earthquake devastates the infamous town of Port Royal in Jamaica, killing thousands. The strong tremors, soil liquefaction and a tsunami brought on by the earthquake combined to destroy the entire town ... Earthquakes in the area were not uncommon, but were usually rather small. So ... YES an earthquake did destroy Port Royal