A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, with additional significant quakes reported in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. Seismic activity also included incidents in California and Alaska. A tsunami warning in Mexico was lifted shortly after being issued. The USGS continues to monitor these events closely.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located in Chefchaouen and struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of the report, the USGS had received 420 accounts from individuals who felt the earthquake.
This seismic event in Morocco followed closely behind a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that was reported in Vanuatu, also on February 10, according to the USGS. The Vanuatu earthquake was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles).
Adding to the recent seismic activity, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Cayman Islands on February 8. This earthquake, centered in George Town and occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), was preceded by a series of smaller earthquakes in California and Alaska.
Notably, prior to the earthquake in the Cayman Islands, a tsunami warning was issued for parts of the Mexican coastline; however, it was lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center announced, “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.”
In addition, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Petrolia, California, on February 7, following a 2.9-magnitude quake detected in the same region on February 6. Prior to these events, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaskan Sustina on February 5, which was also monitored closely by the USGS.
The recent series of earthquakes highlights significant seismic activity across different regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. The USGS continues to monitor these events, ensuring public awareness regarding tsunami threats and seismic impacts. Individuals are advised to remain cautious in the aftermath of these earthquakes.
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