A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, followed by notable seismic events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued along the Mexican coastline amidst these occurrences.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Chefchaouen, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The USGS received around 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremor.
In conjunction with the Moroccan quake, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake was also recorded in Vanuatu on the same day, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). Notably, this earthquake followed a significant 7.6-magnitude quake that occurred in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles).
Prior to these events, the Cayman Islands earthquake was preceded by a 3.4-magnitude tremor recognized in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). Interestingly, this California quake was shortly following a smaller 2.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the same region on February 6, at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles).
Moreover, the recent earthquakes have implications on safety measures, particularly a tsunami warning issued along the Mexican coastline, which was later lifted after two hours. According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, “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, the report highlights a series of recent earthquakes affecting various regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. Safety measures were activated and subsequently lifted concerning tsunami threats, emphasizing the need for vigilance during seismic events. As global seismic activity continues, these events reinforce the importance of monitoring and preparedness.
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