The strong tremor shakes the Caribbean sea yesterday, increased the alarms and raised concerns across several regions.
With a strong earthquake of 7.6 shaking waters between Honduras and the Cayman Islands, the authorities issued an urgent warning of potential tsunami and left the inhabitants and travelers on the edge.
However, as the situation has developed, questions about its severity, the exact risk for the coastal areas, and the wider consequences for the region began to appear. Here is a closer look at the alarming details surrounding the earthquake and actions that are accepted to maintain the safety of communities.
According to a report by the United States (USGS), an earthquake intervened by a force that could be felt across the Caribbean and generated an alarm in the tsunami. The authorities raised concerns about the Cayman Islands, while ensuring that Puerto Rico and the American virgin islands were immediate danger.
Between Honduras and the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea, a strong 7.6 earthquake was hit, leading to a warning to the Tsunami, according to reports of the United States geological survey (USGS). While the authorities issued a warning to the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico and the American virgin islands were considered safe.
“Tsunami Advisory for Puerto Rico and the American virgin islands have been canceled. Although the warning has ended, strong and unusual currents may persist. Attention near water,” said the National Meteorological Service (NWS) on X.
The earthquake occurred at 18:23. Local time, with its epicenter, located approximately 20 miles north of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. In response, the Agency for Administration of the Danger of the Cayman Islands recommended residents near the coast to move inland and give a warning about the threat of tsunami.
Counseling also urged people to evacuate ports, bays and ports and leave the water. This earthquake marked the largest in the region, ranging from an earthquake of 7.2, which hit Haiti in 2021.
At 8:23 pm NWS confirmed that the threat of tsunami remained in force for Cuba, where the tsunami could reach 1 to 3 meters above the normal level of tides, as well as for Honduras and the Cayman Islands, where it could reach up to 1 meter. However, there were no threats or warnings for the United States.
In conclusion, an earthquake of 7.6, which hit between Honduras and the Cayman Islands, caused significant concerns, and the threat of tsunami influenced several regions. While Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands were cleaned against danger, the authorities continued to issue a warning about the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Honduras, and urged the inhabitants to remain careful near the water and evacuate the coastal areas.
This earthquake serves as a significant reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity in the region. Since the authorities continue to monitor the situation, it is important that people in the affected areas remain vigilant and official warning about their security.