Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.9 and 7.6 were reported from February 5 to February 10, affecting regions including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. A tsunami warning issued after the Cayman Islands quake was lifted, assuring there was no ongoing threat to the U.S. or international territories.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake was located in Chefchaouen, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of publication, the USGS had received 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremors.
In addition, earlier on the same day, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in Vanuatu, also by the USGS, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). This event followed a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that occurred on February 8 in George Town, Cayman Islands, which was at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles).
Following the Cayman Islands earthquake, a tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline, although it was rescinded two hours later. “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners. The tsunami threat has passed. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution,” stated the National Weather Service Warning Center on its social media platform, X.
On February 7, prior to the Cayman Islands quake, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Petrolia, California, at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). This followed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same region on February 6, observed at a shallower depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles). Furthermore, the sequence of events included a 4.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Sustina, Alaska on February 5, which had a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).
In summary, a series of significant earthquakes occurred within a short timeframe across multiple regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, and California. The United States Geological Survey monitored these seismic activities closely, providing timely reports and updates. Fortunately, the tsunami threat issued following the Cayman Islands earthquake was lifted without incident, and residents were advised to remain cautious of unusual currents in affected areas.
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