Major Earthquake Strikes Caribbean: Implications for the Cayman Islands and Surrounding Regions
On February 8, 2025, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea, approximately 209 kilometers (130 miles) south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) beneath the ocean floor. AP News Tsunami Warnings and Advisories Following the earthquake, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued advisories for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Authorities in various Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Belize, and Haiti, alerted residents near coastal areas to move inland or avoid beaches as a precaution against potential tsunamis. New York Post Impact on the Cayman Islands In the Cayman Islands, residents felt the tremors, leading to immediate safety protocols. Hazard Management Cayman Islands advised those near the coastline to relocate inland as a precautionary measure. As of now, there are no reports ...