A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, 2025, with reports of it being felt by 420 people. This event followed a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, and further seismic activity was noted in the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska, with associated tsunami warnings subsequently lifted.
On February 10, 2025, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers, with approximately 420 individuals confirming they felt the tremor at the time of the report.
This earthquake in Morocco occurred shortly after a 5.9-magnitude quake was detected in Vanuatu on the same day. The Vanuatu tremor was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers.
Additionally, the Vanuatu event followed a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands on February 8, which had an epicenter in George Town, also at a depth of 10 kilometers. Prior to this, a tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted two hours later.
According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, “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 seismic activity continued as the Cayman Islands earthquake occurred following a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, which was centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers. This Californian quake succeeded a 2.9-magnitude event reported in the same region a day prior, and was preceded by a 4.3-magnitude quake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers.
In summary, a series of significant earthquakes have been recorded in various regions recently, including a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco and a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, among others. The National Weather Service has indicated that the tsunami threat following these events has subsided without posing a risk to affected regions.
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