An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The epicenter of the tremor was located 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET.
Following the earthquake, the US National Tsunami Warning Center (NWTC) issued a tsunami advisory for certain regions. Initially, there was a tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Residents in these areas were urged to evacuate from the water, beaches, harbors, marinas, bays, and inlets, and to avoid going to the shore to observe the tsunami.
Subsequently, the NWTC lifted the advisory for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. However, advisories remained in effect for Cuba, where tsunami waves between 1 and 3 meters above tide level are possible, as well as for Honduras and the Cayman Islands, where waves of 30 centimeters to 1 meter above tide level are anticipated.
The expected time frame for these waves is between 8 p.m. ET and 10:30 p.m. ET. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about the situation and follow any further instructions from local authorities.
