


Magnitude-7.6 Earthquake in Caribbean Triggers Tsunami Advisories, All Clear Issued
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck the Caribbean, causing tsunami advisories that were later canceled as authorities confirmed the threat has passed.
Overview
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on Saturday at 6:23 p.m. local time, prompting initial tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands, which were later canceled. The National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed the tsunami threat has passed, advising residents to be cautious of unusual currents. Wave heights of up to 1-3 meters were predicted for Cuba, and while residents near coasts were urged to move inland, reports indicate no immediate damage in the affected regions. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
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