Recent Global Seismic Activity: Morocco’s 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake and Its Context
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, with previous significant quakes occurring in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued along the Mexican coastline but was lifted later. This surge of seismic activity has also impacted the United States, particularly in California and Alaska.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located near Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of reporting, the USGS had received around 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.
This earthquake in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude quake registered in Vanuatu earlier on the same day, with the USGS noting Port-Vila as the epicenter at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles). Previously, on February 8, a more significant earthquake measured at 7.6 magnitude occurred in the Cayman Islands, near George Town, at a similar depth of 10 kilometers.
Moreover, a tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was subsequently lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center confirmed this, indicating that the tsunami threat had passed and assured there were no alerts for the United States or international partners.
In addition to these events, the seismic activity included a 3.4-magnitude earthquake that struck California’s Petrolia on February 7, preceded by a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same area. Additionally, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on February 5, which highlighted the recent flurry of seismic activity across various regions.
In conclusion, there has been a notable increase in seismic activity worldwide, including a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco, following significant events in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The National Weather Service has assured that the tsunami threat associated with these quakes has subsided. Furthermore, this trend of earthquakes extends to the United States, notably in California and Alaska, indicating a period of heightened seismic activity.
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