Caribbean Sea Earthquake: According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude was felt in the Caribbean Sea in the southwest of Keman Island on Saturday 9 February. The earthquake was recorded at 6:23 pm local time. The depth of the earthquake was measured 10 kilometers, which is considered normal for earthquakes. Its center George Town, about 130 miles (209 km) from Cayman Island was located in the south-west.
The US National Tsunami Warning Center has clarified that there is no apprehension of a tsunami after this earthquake, which has given relief to the people of the coastal areas. However, no damage or casualties have been reported from this earthquake yet. The local administration is monitoring the situation and people have been appealed to be vigilant.
Fear of dangerous tsunami waves arising
While the US National Tsunami Warning Center said that tsunami waves will not arise. While giving information, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that due to the earthquake, Ceman Island, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Bahamas, Belize, Haiti, Costa Rika, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala on the banks of the earthquake 620 miles from the center of the earthquake on the banks Dangerous tsunami waves can arise within.
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