Tsunami alerts have been activated for several regions, including the coasts of Colombia, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Cuba. While the National Weather Service initially issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, this alert was lifted approximately 45 minutes later.
Despite the cancellation, the National Tsunami Warning Centre cautioned that strong and unusual ocean currents may still pose a risk, recommending local residents stay informed through emergency management updates. The government of the Cayman Islands has maintained a tsunami threat warning, advising coastal residents to move inland for safety.
The USGS noted that large-scale earthquakes in this area can be expected, pointing to a similar incident in 2018 when a 7.5-magnitude quake caused minor damages and a small tsunami. Fortunately, given the earthquake's remote location, widespread damage from shaking is less likely. Furthermore, the US National Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed that no alerts were issued for the mainland United States.
Despite the cancellation, the National Tsunami Warning Centre cautioned that strong and unusual ocean currents may still pose a risk, recommending local residents stay informed through emergency management updates. The government of the Cayman Islands has maintained a tsunami threat warning, advising coastal residents to move inland for safety.
The USGS noted that large-scale earthquakes in this area can be expected, pointing to a similar incident in 2018 when a 7.5-magnitude quake caused minor damages and a small tsunami. Fortunately, given the earthquake's remote location, widespread damage from shaking is less likely. Furthermore, the US National Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed that no alerts were issued for the mainland United States.
