Series of Earthquakes Reported Worldwide: Highlights from Recent Seismic Events

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, with numerous reports of people feeling the tremor. This event was part of a series of earthquakes including significant ones in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued for Mexico but later revoked.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, particularly in Chefchaouen, at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At the time of publication, USGS collected 420 reports from individuals who felt the tremor.

This seismic event transpired shortly after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on the same day, centered in Port-Vila, at a depth of 18 kilometers (approximately 11.9 miles).

On February 8, a more significant earthquake, registering 7.6-magnitude, was reported in the Cayman Islands, with its epicenter in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). Following this, a tsunami warning was temporarily issued for the Mexican coastline but was lifted within two hours.

According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, “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.”

The Cayman Islands earthquake followed a 3.4-magnitude quake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). This quake occurred after a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Petrolia on February 6, which was shallower at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles).

Prior to these events, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles), marking a series of seismic activities across different regions in a short time frame.

In summary, numerous significant earthquakes have been reported in various global locations within a span of days. The notable events included a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco and a series of tremors in Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska. The situation prompted a temporary tsunami warning, which was subsequently lifted, indicating the dynamic nature of seismic activity during this period.

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