On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, followed by significant quakes in Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, and California. A tsunami scare along the Mexican coast was short-lived, and various earthquakes in recent days have raised awareness about seismic activity globally.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located near Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The USGS received an alarming 420 reports from residents who felt the tremor soon after it occurred.
This earthquake in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude event in Vanuatu, also on February 10, with its epicenter in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).
Earlier, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning was initially issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted after two hours by the USGS.
National Weather Service Warning Center clarified the situation, stating, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.”
The geological activity did not end there, as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). This seismic event transpired shortly after another in the same area with a magnitude of 2.9, which struck on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles).
Events in the week also included a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, which was centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (about 3.4 miles).
In summary, a sequence of earthquakes has been observed in different regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. The seismic activities have prompted concerns for residents, particularly due to tsunami alerts that were eventually deemed unnecessary. The consistent geological movements across these areas underscore the importance of earthquake preparedness and awareness.
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