Seismic Activity Update: Multiple Earthquakes Reported Globally on February 10

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, centered in Chefchaouen. This followed earthquakes of 5.9 in Vanuatu and 7.6 in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning for Mexico was briefly issued but lifted. Other recent earthquakes were reported in California and Alaska, reflecting increased seismic activity globally.

On Monday, February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event was centered near Chefchaouen and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of reporting, the USGS logged 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.

Compounding seismic activity was noted on the same day with a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). Just prior, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Cayman Islands on Saturday, February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles).

A tsunami warning was briefly issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted two hours later. “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,” stated the National Weather Service Warning Center via its X account.

The chain of earthquakes continued with a 3.4-magnitude tremor reported in California’s Petrolia on Friday, February 7, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This event followed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same region, which occurred the previous day at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles).

Earlier in the week on February 5, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles). The series of earthquakes highlights ongoing seismic activity in various regions around the globe.

In summary, seismic activity has been notably intense, with significant earthquakes reported across Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska within a short period. The situation warranted a tsunami warning for Mexico, later deemed unnecessary. The earthquake events exemplify the dynamic nature of our planet’s geology.

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