Initially, the National Weather Service issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, though it was lifted roughly 45 minutes later. In light of the ongoing situation, the National Tsunami Warning Centre cautioned that while alerts have ceased, residents should remain vigilant near water as strong currents could persist.
The government of the Cayman Islands has urged its residents in coastal areas to relocate inland due to ongoing tsunami threats. "Stay clear of the water and heed local emergency management directives," officials advised.
According to USGS, large earthquakes like this one are not uncommon along this specific plate boundary; a similar 7.5-magnitude quake struck nearby in 2018, resulting in minimal damage and a smaller tsunami. Fortunately, the remote nature of these events often mitigates the risk of severe damage from shaking. The US National Tsunami Warning Centre also confirmed that there are no tsunami alerts for the mainland US coast at this time.
The regional implications of such seismic activities continue to unfold as authorities monitor the situation closely.
The government of the Cayman Islands has urged its residents in coastal areas to relocate inland due to ongoing tsunami threats. "Stay clear of the water and heed local emergency management directives," officials advised.
According to USGS, large earthquakes like this one are not uncommon along this specific plate boundary; a similar 7.5-magnitude quake struck nearby in 2018, resulting in minimal damage and a smaller tsunami. Fortunately, the remote nature of these events often mitigates the risk of severe damage from shaking. The US National Tsunami Warning Centre also confirmed that there are no tsunami alerts for the mainland US coast at this time.
The regional implications of such seismic activities continue to unfold as authorities monitor the situation closely.
