Earthquake - 7.6. Cayman Islands

[James48]

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Source: UsGS

New- a 7.6 earthquake off the Cayman Islands, Caribbean Ocean


https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pcdl/map?dyfi-responses-10km=true&shakemap-intensity=false

Read more: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pcdl/executive

[applegrove]

1. I hope it was really deep. Vibes.

[James48]

2. Tsunami Alert issued

Several Tsunami alerts being issued around the Caribbean.

https://www.tsunami.gov/

[James48]

5. Updated Tsunami alert

WEXX32 PAAQ 082346
TIBATE

Tsunami Information Statement Number 2
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
746 PM AST Sat Feb 8 2025

UPDATES
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* Revised magnitude
* Official magnitude reduced to 7.6


...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR THE U.S. EAST COAST,
GULF OF MEXICO STATES, AND EASTERN CANADA...

EVALUATION
----------
* There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. east coast, the Gulf of
Mexico states, or the eastern coast of Canada.

* Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis
dangerous to shorelines near the source.

* An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below.


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS - UPDATED
-------------------------------------------

* The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

* Magnitude 7.6
* Origin Time 1823 EST Feb 08 2025
0723 AST Feb 08 2025
1723 CST Feb 08 2025
2323 UTC Feb 08 2025
* Coordinates 17.8 North 82.5 West
* Depth 21 miles
* Location in the Caribbean Sea


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
--------------------------------------
* Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.

* Caribbean coastal regions should refer to the Pacific
Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.

[Bengus81]

3. Man...I hope all those billionaires tax free money is safe

[rubbersole]

4. It wasn't an earthquake. The island cracked in half...

...under the weight of all that untaxed and ill-gotten gold our top 1% doesn't want to put at risk from all the coming chaos.

[Attilatheblond]

6. Seems maybe the Gulf of Fragile White Male Ego isn't happy of late. n/t

[James48]

7. Note:

You know who is going to throw ketchup when he reads that the
United States Tsunami warning service calls it the Gulf of Mexico.

[Omaha Steve]

8. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING

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