Recent Series of Earthquakes Across Multiple Regions

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, followed by a 5.9-magnitude event in Vanuatu. This comes after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands and a series of smaller quakes in California and Alaska. A tsunami warning was briefly issued in Mexico but was later lifted.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Morocco, centered in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported around 420 instances of individuals feeling the tremor at the time of publication. This event follows another earthquake of 5.9 magnitude that occurred in Vanuatu on the same day, located in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (about 11.9 miles).

Prior to these events, a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). A tsunami warning was briefly issued along the Mexican coastline but was subsequently lifted two hours later, as confirmed by the USGS.

In a sequence of seismic activities, the Cayman Islands quake followed a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California, reported in Petrolia on February 7. This was preceded by a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same area on February 6. The seismic activity in Petrolia was not isolated, as it came after a 4.3-magnitude earthquake reported in Alaska on February 5, centered in Sustiina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).

In summary, a series of earthquakes have struck various regions including Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, California, and Alaska over a period of several days. Notably, the 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and the 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands are among the most significant. Although there was a brief tsunami warning, it was lifted, indicating no immediate threat to coastal regions. Citizens are advised to remain cautious, as unusual currents may occur following seismic events.

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