Recap of Recent Earthquakes: Morocco to Vanuatu

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, with 420 reports of people feeling the tremor. Earlier that day, a 5.9-magnitude quake struck Vanuatu, following a series of significant seismic events across various regions including the Cayman Islands and California.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, with the epicenter located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that 420 individuals felt this seismic event upon its occurrence. This quake followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu on the same day, where the epicenter was near Port-Vila, occurring at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).

The sequence of earthquakes continued, with a 7.6-magnitude event reported in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning initially issued for the Mexican coastline was subsequently lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center communicated via their X account, stating, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed.”

Furthermore, preceding the Cayman Islands earthquake was a 3.4-magnitude quake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at 10 kilometers deep. This event followed a smaller 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same location on February 6, occurring at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles). The seismic activity in Petrolia also came after a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).

In summary, a series of significant seismic events occurred recently, notably including a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, among others. The USGS closely monitored these occurrences, ensuring the public remained informed, particularly regarding tsunami threats. Overall, this sequence of earthquakes highlights the ongoing seismic activity present worldwide.

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