Recent Global Earthquake Activity Report: Morocco, Vanuatu and Cayman Islands

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on February 10, confirmed by the USGS. It came after a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued in Mexico but later lifted, affirming no current threats.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Morocco by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake originated near Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), prompting 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremor at the time of reporting.

Earlier that day, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Vanuatu, also reported by the USGS, with its epicenter in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). This followed a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles).

Following the Cayman Islands quake, a tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was rescinded after two hours. The National Weather Service Warning Center stated, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.”

The seismic activity is notably interconnected, with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurring in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This followed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Petrolia on February 6 at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles), which in turn came after 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 significant earthquakes have transpired, with notable occurrences in Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands over the past week. The threats of tsunamis have been addressed with timely warnings and rescinded alerts. The interconnected nature of these seismic events illustrates the need for ongoing monitoring.

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