7.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Cayman Islands, Triggers Tsunami Alerts

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck near the Cayman Islands, issuing a tsunami warning.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on Saturday.

Some Caribbean islands, including Honduras, have advised people along the coast to evacuate inland or avoid beaches as a precaution in the event of a tsunami.

 Magnitude    7.6
Region    CAYMAN ISLANDS REGION
Date time    2025-02-08 23:23:16.4 UTC
Location    17.689 ; -82.438
Depth    20 km
Distance    510 km NE of La Ceiba, Honduras / pop: 130,000 / local time: 17:23:16.4 2025-02-08
210 km SSW of George Town, Cayman Islands / pop: 29,300 / local time: 18:23:16.4 2025-02-08