Summary of Recent Earthquake Activity: February 2023

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco on February 10, followed closely by quakes in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The USGS reported the depth and location of each event, with recent activities indicating significant global seismic activity. A tsunami warning initially spurred for Mexico was later lifted, ensuring safety in coastal areas.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was centered in Chefchaouen and measured a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of writing, the USGS had recorded 420 reports from individuals who felt the earthquake.

This seismic event in Morocco followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu on the same day, also reported by the USGS. The Vanuatu quake was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles), occurring shortly after the Moroccan earthquake.

On February 8, a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked the Cayman Islands, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). Prior to this, a tsunami warning was issued for Mexico’s coast but was lifted two hours later. The National Weather Service Warning Center communicated, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed.”

The sequence of earthquakes continued with a 3.4-magnitude quake in California, occurring in Petrolia on February 7 at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This was preceded by a 2.9-magnitude quake in the same region on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (approximately 2.7 miles). Lastly, 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 beginning on February 5 highlights increased seismic activity across various regions, including Morocco, Vanuatu, and the Cayman Islands. Fortunately, tsunami threats have since been alleviated. Ongoing monitoring by the USGS continues to provide valuable information regarding seismic events worldwide.

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