On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in Morocco, following a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu. A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted for Mexico. A series of earthquakes occurred across California and Alaska in the days leading up to the events in Morocco and Vanuatu.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in Morocco, centered in Chefchaouen at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At the time of the report, the USGS had received over 420 accounts from individuals who felt the earthquake. This seismic event occurred shortly after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Vanuatu, also on February 10.
The earthquake in Vanuatu was located near Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers, and it followed a notable 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands on February 8, which was centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers. It is important to note that a tsunami warning was initially issued for the Mexican coastline but was subsequently lifted two hours later by the USGS.
As stated by the USGS Earthquakes on their social media platform, “Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.1 – 26 km ENE of Ksar El Kebir, Morocco.” Furthermore, the National Weather Service Warning Center assured that “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”.
On February 7, prior seismic events included a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers, which occurred just hours after a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Petrolia on February 6. The geological activity also included a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers.
In conclusion, a series of significant earthquakes have been recorded recently, including a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco and subsequent seismic activity in Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands. The USGS continues to monitor these events, and relevant authorities have confirmed that tsunami threats have been lifted. Citizens are advised to remain cautious of unusual ocean currents while staying informed about seismic activity.
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