A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, following other seismic events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The USGS reported a tsunami warning for Mexico, which was subsequently lifted. A string of other minor earthquakes were also recorded in California and Alaska prior to these events.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was centered in Chefchaouen, with an estimated depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of reporting, the USGS had received 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.
This incident followed another seismic event earlier the same day, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, with its epicenter in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). Earlier, a 7.6-magnitude quake was reported in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles).
A tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline, though it was retracted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center reassured the public, stating, “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.”
Additionally, preceding the Cayman Islands quake, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake was registered in California on February 7, with an epicenter near Petrolia, at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). This event followed a 2.9-magnitude tremor in Petrolia on February 6 and a 4.3-magnitude quake in Alaska the day before that, which was centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).
In summary, a series of earthquakes have been reported recently across various regions, including a significant 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco. Vanuatu also experienced a 5.9-magnitude earthquake, while the Cayman Islands and California reported quakes of 7.6 and 3.4 magnitudes, respectively. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning for Mexico, affirming that the threat has passed.
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