A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, 2023, with significant reports from the public. This event followed a series of earthquakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued for Mexico but was subsequently lifted. The seismic activities highlight the ongoing risks associated with earthquakes globally.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, with its epicenter located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At the time of publication, the USGS had recorded 420 instances of individuals reporting sensations of the tremor.
This seismic event in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu on the same day, which was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). This was preceded by a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town and also at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles).
A tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted two hours later, according to the USGS. The National Weather Service Warning Center provided reassurance stating, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed,” reaffirming that there were no alerts for the United States or its international partners.
The notable seismic activity included a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles), which in turn followed a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same area on February 6. The sequence began with a larger 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).
In summary, recent seismic activity has been recorded across several regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands, with significant magnitudes reported. The brief tsunami warning for Mexico highlights the ongoing monitoring of such seismic events by authorities. Overall, these occurrences demonstrate the importance of preparedness and awareness regarding natural disasters.
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