A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on February 10, followed by significant seismic activity in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued along the Mexican coast but later rescinded. Multiple earthquakes occurred in California and Alaska, indicating widespread seismic activity.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of reporting, the USGS had received 420 notifications from individuals who felt the tremor.
In a related series of seismic events, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake was also registered in Vanuatu on the same day, with its epicenter in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). This event followed a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands, which took place on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles).
Further, a tsunami warning was issued along the Mexican coastline, although it was retracted two hours later. According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, they stated, “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 chain of seismic events continued with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This earthquake had been preceded by a 2.9-magnitude quake in Petrolia on February 6, which occurred at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (around 2.7 miles).
Furthermore, just prior to these incidents, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was documented in Alaska on February 5, with its center in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (about 3.4 miles). The sequence of earthquakes illustrates a notable period of seismic activity across various regions.
In summary, recent seismic activity has included a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, alongside significant earthquakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. Additionally, there have been notable earthquakes in California and Alaska, highlighting a series of global seismic occurrences. The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tsunami threat following these events has been lifted, advising individuals to exercise normal caution due to potential unusual currents.
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