Where are the Cayman Islands as world's largest earthquake sparks tsunami warnings?
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Caribbean, sending shockwaves through the region. The tremors have left many in disbelief and concern.
Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Cayman Islands
A massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Caribbean on Saturday evening, approximately 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. The National Weather Service ( NWS) Tsunami Alerts has confirmed that all forecast water levels are expected to remain below 1 foot, with the earliest arrival times in Puerto Rico within about one hour.
7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says
MEXICO CITY -- A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea south of the Cayman Islands Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Several islands and countries urged people near the coastline to move inland but authorities in most places later lifted the tsunami alerts.
Where are the Cayman Islands? Earthquake sparks tsunami fears
A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake has erupted in the Caribbean Sea near the Cayman Islands, sparking tsunami warnings for 12 surrounding islands
Massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported in the middle of the Caribbean Sea Saturday night – triggering a wave of tsunami warnings around the region that have since been lifted.
Tsunami Threat Passes in Caribbean Following 7.6 Earthquake
The Caribbean region and cruise ships resume normal operations following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that prompted a tsunami threat.
‘No further threat’: Tsunami warning lifted after powerful earthquake near Cayman Islands
A tsunami threat warning has been issued after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 200km south-southwest of the Cayman Islands late on Saturday nigh
Large Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands
The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. A tsunami warning across much of the Caribbean was lifted.
Tsunami Warnings Shake Caribbean Cruise Destinations Following Earthquake
South of Puerto Rico and west of the US Virgin Islands’ St. Croix, Costa Cruises’ 3,800-guest Costa Fascinosa wrapped up a call in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, when the earthquake hit and is slated to finish its 7-night cruise in La Romana, Dominican Republic on February 9.
Earthquake Shakes Caribbean Southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS Says
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of Cayman Islands on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Earthquake in Caribbean triggers "tsunami threat" for Cuba, Honduras and Cayman Islands, officials say
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean, some islands urge residents to leave coastlines
The quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time in the middle of the sea and had a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said.
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After the quake, what is the real threat to Cayman from tsunamis?
The tsunami scare on Saturday raises the question, how much of a risk do tsunamis pose for the Cayman Islands?