A powerful earthquake in the Caribbean Sea near the Cayman Islands has triggered tsunami warnings across several islands and countries. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude-7.6 quake, prompting evacuations and safety precautions in affected regions.
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on Saturday, prompting warnings of a possible tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time, with a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands . The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was later canceled.
The warning triggered a response in Puerto Rico, with people evacuating coastal areas, causing significant traffic congestion. Hazard Management Cayman Islands advised residents near the coast to move inland and to higher ground, anticipating wave heights of 0.3 to 1 meter. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated she was in contact with emergency agencies but did not recommend evacuating the coast. The Dominican government issued a tsunami alert, urging coastal residents to move to high areas more than 20 meters above sea level and 2 kilometers inland. Ships were also advised to steer clear of the sea for several hours. Cuba's government requested people to evacuate beachfront areas. The Bahamas Department of Meteorology issued a tsunami advisory, urging residents to remain vigilant. Honduran authorities reported no immediate damages but cautioned residents against approaching beaches. Subsequently, the U.S. government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that tsunami waves reaching 1 to 3 meters above the tide level were possible along some coasts of Cuba. NOAA cautioned that actual wave amplitudes at the coast might differ from forecasts due to uncertainties in the prediction and local geographical features
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