Seismic Activity Report: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Morocco and Related Events
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on February 10, centered in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers. This event followed a series of quakes, including a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu and a 7.6-magnitude quake in the Cayman Islands. A tsunami warning was briefly issued for Mexico but was lifted shortly thereafter, with no alerts remaining for the U.S.
On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of the report, the USGS had received 420 notifications from individuals who felt the earthquake.
Notably, the Moroccan quake followed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu on the same day, centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). This incident preceded a significant 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Cayman Islands on February 8, which was centered in George Town, also at a depth of 10 kilometers.
In addition, a tsunami warning was issued for the Mexican coastline shortly after the Cayman Islands earthquake, but it was lifted two hours later. According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners.”
The earthquake activity did not stop there; it started with a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers. This occurred shortly after a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same region on February 6, centered at a depth of 4.4 kilometers.
Earlier seismic activity included a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, located in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers. The recent pattern of seismic events demonstrates notable geological activity across various regions.
In summary, the recent seismic events in Morocco, Vanuatu, the Cayman Islands, and California highlight the active geological landscape of our planet. The USGS continues to monitor these developments closely, providing valuable information to manage potential risks, such as the brief tsunami warning issued for Mexico. Overall, while substantial earthquakes have occurred, the threat of subsequent tsunamis appears to have subsided, ensuring safety for affected regions.
Original Source: www.wtam.com
