A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Chefchaouen, Morocco, on February 10, following seismic activity in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The tremor prompted 420 reports of shaking. A previous tsunami warning along the Mexican coast was lifted after assessments indicated the threat had passed. Additional quakes were reported in California and Alaska in the days prior.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Chefchaouen, Morocco, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake prompted 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremor at the time of publication.
This seismic activity in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Port-Vila, Vanuatu, which also occurred on February 10 at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). This was not the first significant earthquake in recent days, as a 7.6-magnitude quake was recorded in the Cayman Islands on February 8, concentrated in George Town and at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Earlier, a tsunami warning was raised along the Mexican coastline due to the seismic activities but was lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center stated, “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.”
The pattern of recent earthquakes continued with a 3.4-magnitude tremor reported in Petrolia, California, on February 7, shortly after a 2.9-magnitude quake was documented in the same region on February 6 at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles). This sequence followed a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Sustina, Alaska, on February 5, which occurred at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (about 3.4 miles).
In conclusion, the recent seismic events across multiple regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands, highlight a period of heightened geological activity. The issuance and swift lifting of a tsunami warning after the Mexican coastline tremor emphasize the importance of monitoring such natural phenomena. Ongoing reports and precautionary measures are crucial for public safety in affected areas.
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