Recent Earthquake Activity: Morocco, Vanuatu, and Cayman Islands

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on February 10, shortly after a 5.9 quake struck Vanuatu. The seismic events follow a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands and a series of smaller earthquakes in California and Alaska. While tsunami warnings were issued and later lifted, these incidents highlight ongoing seismic activity worldwide.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, specifically centered in Chefchaouen, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that 420 individuals experienced the quake. This incident occurred shortly after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on the same day, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles).

Prior to the Moroccan quake, on February 8, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Cayman Islands, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline following this event but was retracted within two hours. The National Weather Service Warning Center declared, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed.”

Additionally, the seismic activity began with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers and occurred only hours following a smaller 2.9-magnitude quake in the same area the previous day. This activity traces back further to a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, which was located in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).

In summary, the week experienced significant seismic activity across multiple regions, notably a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and a series of quakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The events prompted tsunami warnings, which were quickly lifted, reaffirming the importance of monitoring seismic threats. Authorities continually assess the situation to ensure public safety and awareness.

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