7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Caribbean Triggers “Tsunami Threat” for Cuba, Honduras and Cayman Islands

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Powerful earthquake strikes Caribbean Sea, tsunami advisories issued

The powerful quake, which struck 10 km below the Earth's surface, prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) Tsunami Warning System to issue tsunami alerts for coastal regions of the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Bahamas, San Andres and Providencia, Belize, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.

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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Caribbean, Tsunami Threat Issued

The epicenter was located about 125 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at a depth of approximately 6 miles.

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Powerful 7.5 quake strikes Caribbean sea

The US National Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami alert for the US mainland but issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Hazard Management Cayman Islands urged residents located near the coast to move inland and to higher ground.

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Tsunami warning as 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes in Caribbean

The earthquake took place at 6.23 pm EST, the United States Geological Survey reported. The US Tsunami Warning System has since issued advisories for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The mighty Caribbean quake occurred at a depth of 6.21 miles, GFZ said.

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Caribbean earthquake mapped as 12 islands under tsunami warning after 7.6 quake

An estimated 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea on Saturday. 12 countries and islands in the Caribbean have issued threat warnings. The earthquake was felt 209 km southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands. An atmospheric scientist said the quake was a lateral 'strike slip' quake.

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Map: Tracking a Potential Tsunami in the Caribbean

A tsunami advisory has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The potential tsunami was triggered by a 7.6-magnitude quake. Tsunamis are a series of long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of water in the ocean.

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7.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Cayman Islands, Triggers Tsunami Alerts

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck near the Cayman Islands, issuing a tsunami warning. Some Caribbean islands, including Honduras, have advised people along the coast to evacuate inland or avoid beaches as a precaution. There is no tsunami threat to the US Gulf or East coastlines, and no reports of damage.

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7.6-magnitude earthquake triggers Caribbean tsunami warnings

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean Sea triggers tsunami warnings. No injuries or significant damage have been reported due to the earthquake. The offshore earthquake occurred about 125 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands. It occurred near the boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.

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USGS: Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami threat throughout the Caribbean

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes south and southwest of the Cayman Islands. It triggered tsunami advisories for parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Countries along the Caribbean coast, including Honduras, Belize, and the Antilles, should be on high alert.

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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says

The quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time in the middle of the sea. Its epicenter was located 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of George Town. The Cayman Islands government issued a tsunami threat alert. No tsunami alert for the U.S. mainland, but advisory issued for Puerto Rico.

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Tsunami warning canceled after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean

(CNN) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred on Saturday in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Geological Survey, sparking a brief tsunami warning.

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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. Residents are advised to move out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas, bays and inlets. The generation of tsunami waves has not yet been confirmed, and the NTWC is monitoring.

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