Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Caribbean, Tsunami Alerts Issued

Sat Oct 18 2025 21:18:18 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A major earthquake has struck the Caribbean, prompting tsunami warnings across several nations including Honduras and the Cayman Islands.

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean has triggered tsunami alerts for multiple countries. The US Geological Survey reports the quake’s epicenter to be near Honduras, sparking warnings for several coastal regions. While potential damage is limited by the remote location, officials advise caution for those in water.

A significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Caribbean Sea, leading to tsunami warnings across several countries, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred approximately 20 miles (32.1 km) north of Honduras and around 130 miles (209.2 km) south-west of the Cayman Islands.

In response, various tsunami alerts have been issued for the Caribbean region, affecting nations including Colombia, the Caymans, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Cuba. The National Weather Service cautioned that there could be hazardous conditions for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, advising of "strong currents and waves dangerous to those in or very near water."

According to the USGS, such large earthquakes at this particular plate boundary are not uncommon. A similar 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the area in 2018, which led to some damage and produced a minor tsunami. Fortunately, the isolated nature of these quakes limits the potential for significant damage from shaking, the agency noted.