On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, along with significant seismic events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued for Mexico but was retracted shortly thereafter. The USGS continues to monitor these and other seismic activities closely.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Morocco, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirming its epicenter was near Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The event prompted 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremor at the time of publication.
Earlier on the same day, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Vanuatu, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). Notably, this followed a recent 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands, which had occurred on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (roughly 6.2 miles).
Prior to these events, a tsunami warning was briefly issued along the Mexican coast, but it was retracted two hours later, as per the USGS. 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.”
The seismic activity also included a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles), which followed a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same region. This was preceded by a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, with its epicenter in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).
In summary, recent seismic events include a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and significant earthquakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands, demonstrating a pattern of considerable geological activity. The issuance and subsequent lifting of a tsunami warning along the Mexican coastline indicate heightened awareness of potential threats. Continuous monitoring of seismic activities is essential for public safety.
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