Recent Earthquake Activity Report Highlights Global Seismic Events

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco on February 10 was reported by the USGS, following a series of notable seismic events including a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning for Mexico was lifted, confirming that the threat has passed.

On February 10, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, specifically centered in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The seismic event was noted by 420 individuals who felt its tremors at the time of reporting.

Earlier on the same day, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Vanuatu, with its epicenter situated in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). The notable seismic activity in Vanuatu followed a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands, which took place on February 8, centered in George Town at 10 kilometers depth.

Before the Cayman Islands earthquake, a 3.4-magnitude quake was recorded in Petrolia, California, on February 7, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers. This event was preceded by a smaller earthquake of 2.9-magnitude in the same region on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles).

Furthermore, on February 5, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook Alaska, particularly in Sustina, at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (around 3.4 miles). In addition to these events, a tsunami warning was issued for the Mexican coastline but was later lifted after two hours, confirming that the tsunami threat had passed.

The National Weather Service Warning Center mentioned, “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 summary, several significant earthquakes have been reported recently across different regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. The National Weather Service has confirmed that a potential tsunami threat previously posed to the Mexican coastline has now subsided, advising residents to exercise normal caution. The continual monitoring by the USGS ensures public awareness and safety regarding seismic activities globally.

Original Source: www.knrs.com