A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, following seismic events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued along the Mexican coastline but was lifted shortly after. Various earthquakes were also reported in California and Alaska leading up to these events.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake originated in Chefchaouen, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), with 420 reports indicating that people felt the tremor.
This seismic event in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, reported on the same day. The Vanuatu quake was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).
Prior to the quakes in Morocco and Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands experienced a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on February 8, centered in George Town, also at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning was initially issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted 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 their X account.
Earlier seismic activities included a 3.4-magnitude quake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles), following a 2.9-magnitude quake reported the day prior, also in Petrolia at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles). Additionally, there was a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (about 3.4 miles).
In summary, a series of earthquakes have affected several regions recently, including a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and significant events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tsunami threat has ceased, advising caution where unusual water currents may occur. These occurrences highlight the ongoing seismic activity across various global locations.
Original Source: www.knrs.com
