A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, 2025. This event follows several significant quakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued for Mexico but was lifted shortly thereafter. The USGS is actively monitoring and reporting on these seismic activities.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event was centered near Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). Following the earthquake, the USGS reported receiving 420 accounts from individuals who felt the quake.
This earthquake in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu on the same day, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). Additionally, the Vanuatu quake came shortly after a more significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles).
A tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center remarked, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.”
Prior to the Cayman Islands earthquake, a series of smaller seismic activities were recorded. On February 7, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was reported in Petrolia, California, at a depth of 10 kilometers. This followed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Petrolia on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles). The initial earthquake series was preceded by a 4.3-magnitude quake in Alaska on February 5, which was centered in Sustina at 5.4 kilometers (around 3.4 miles) deep.
In summary, a notable series of earthquakes has been recorded recently, including a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco, a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu, and a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands. Additionally, the seismic activity in California and Alaska highlights the ongoing geological instability in various regions. Fortunately, the tsunami warning issued later was deemed unnecessary, ensuring public safety.
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