Recent Global Earthquake Activity Highlights Risks and Responses
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On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, following a series of significant quakes worldwide, including a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude event in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued for Mexico but has since been lifted. The seismic activity continued with lower magnitude earthquakes reported in California and Alaska in the preceding days.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in Morocco by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located near Chefchaouen, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). At the time of the report, the USGS had received 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.
Simultaneously, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Vanuatu, also on February 10. This earthquake centered in Port-Vila, with a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).
Prior to these events, a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Cayman Islands on February 8, with the epicenter in George Town at a depth of about 10 kilometers. A tsunami warning was initially issued for the Mexican coastline but was retracted within two hours.
The National Weather Service Warning Center communicated, “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.”
In addition, there were consecutive seismic events in California, beginning with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in Petrolia on February 7, following a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same region just one day before. Furthermore, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was documented in Alaska on February 5, with its epicenter in Sustina at a depth of approximately 5.4 kilometers (about 3.4 miles).
The recent seismic activity ranges from Morocco to Alaska, with multiple earthquakes recorded within just a few days. Notably, the earthquakes in Morocco and Vanuatu happened on the same day, with significant magnitudes indicating potential risk areas. The National Weather Service has reported that no tsunami threat remains for the affected regions, highlighting vigilance and preparedness in response to these geological events.
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