5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reports: Morocco and Global Seismic Activities

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, closely following a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu. Prior significant tremors included a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands, and California and Alaska also reported additional seismic activities. A tsunami warning was briefly issued for Mexico but was lifted shortly after.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in Morocco on February 10, as per 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 the report, the USGS documented 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.

On the same day, a separate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 occurred in Vanuatu, according to the USGS. Its epicenter was in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). This event followed a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands, which was observed just prior on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles).

A tsunami warning had also been issued for the Mexican coastline but was rescinded after two hours. The National Weather Service Warning Center announced, “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.”

Prior to the Cayman Islands earthquake, California experienced a 3.4-magnitude earthquake on February 7, with its epicenter near Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This was shortly followed by a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same vicinity on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles). Additionally, a 4.3-magnitude quake was recorded in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).

In summary, the notable seismic activities reported include a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, followed by a 5.9-magnitude tremor in Vanuatu, and a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands. The National Weather Service confirmed the cancellation of a tsunami warning along the Mexican coastline, ensuring no threat to the United States or its international partners. Ongoing monitoring of earthquakes in California and Alaska was also observed prior to these events.

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