Major Earthquake in the Caribbean Triggers Tsunami Warnings
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude has struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami advisories in several regions including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Cuba. The earthquake, which occurred near the Cayman Islands, has raised concerns about potential hazardous tsunami waves across the Caribbean. Tsunami alerts were issued by the warning center for various coastlines, with media outlets noting significant shaking felt in areas including Belize. There have also been reports of another earthquake measuring 7.2 north of Honduras. While the earthquake has caused considerable alarm, officials have indicated that there is no current threat of a tsunami impacting the US Gulf Coast.
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