A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, preceded by a 5.9-magnitude tremor in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning along the Mexican coast was lifted shortly after being issued. The USGS continues to monitor these seismic activities closely.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was registered in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake was located in Chefchaouen and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The USGS documented 420 instances of individuals indicating they felt the tremor.
This earthquake in Morocco occurred shortly after a 5.9-magnitude quake was detected in Vanuatu, also on February 10. The Vanuatu earthquake, centered in Port-Vila, was recorded at a depth of 18 kilometers (approximately 11.9 miles).
Prior to these events, a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Cayman Islands on February 8, with its epicenter in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning was issued along the Mexican coastline but was subsequently lifted after two hours.
The USGS tweeted that with updated modeling information, the tsunami threat had subsided. “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners… Exercise normal caution,” noted the National Weather Service Warning Center on their X account.
Additionally, a sequence of smaller earthquakes was noted in California and Alaska leading up to these incidents. These included a 3.4-magnitude quake in Petrolia, California, on February 7, and a previous 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Sustina, Alaska, on February 5. All quakes are being carefully monitored by the USGS as the seismic activity continues.
In summary, a series of notable earthquakes have been reported over the last week, with significant seismic activity occurring in Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands. Authorities have confirmed that while some tsunami threats were issued, they have all been resolved, and individuals are advised to remain cautious. The ongoing monitoring by the USGS ensures that public safety is prioritized during these seismic events.
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