A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, followed by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu. The Cayman Islands experienced a 7.6-magnitude quake earlier, prompting a temporary tsunami warning in Mexico. A sequence of earthquakes also occurred in California and Alaska leading up to these events, demonstrating continuous global seismic activity.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Morocco, specifically centered in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At the time of publication, the USGS reported receiving 420 notifications from individuals who felt the tremors.
This seismic event occurred shortly after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on the same day, with an epicenter located in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). This earthquake sequence follows a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands reported on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Prior to these occurrences, a tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted after two hours, as reported by the USGS. “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed,” noted the National Weather Service Warning Center, adding that there are no alerts in place for the United States or international partners.
In the preceding days, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was documented in California on February 7, originating in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers, followed shortly by a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same region on February 6. Earlier seismic activity includes a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).
The series of earthquakes reported across various regions underscores the ongoing seismic activity globally, particularly in Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands. The swift response regarding the tsunami warning illustrates advancements in disaster readiness and interest in public safety. Additionally, the frequent seismic events in California highlight the persistent geological instability experienced in that area.
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