On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, followed by a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands. The notable seismic activity also included quakes in California and Alaska, prompting safety alerts and tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The USGS reported significant public awareness of these events, notably with hundreds feeling the tremors in Morocco.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, as recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), with 420 individuals reportedly feeling the tremor at the time of publication. This seismic event took place shortly after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).
Prior to the Morocco earthquake, the Caribbean faced a 7.6-magnitude quake on February 8, originating near George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of 10 kilometers. A tsunami warning was initially issued for the Mexican coastline due to this earthquake but was lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service confirmed, “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.”
The seismic activity continued with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake reported in California on February 7, specifically in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers. This followed a 2.9-magnitude event in the same region on February 6, occurring at a depth of 4.4 kilometers. Earlier, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was documented in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers, indicating significant seismic unrest in multiple regions over a short period.
In summary, a series of notable earthquakes have been reported recently in various regions, including a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco and significant seismic events in Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. The USGS continues to monitor these occurrences, providing updates and managing safety alerts as necessary. The recent series of earthquakes highlights the ongoing geological activity across the globe, requiring public awareness and preparedness.
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