A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning that was later canceled. The quake, which hit at a depth of 29 kilometers, caused some minor damage and prompted evacuations, but no significant injuries or widespread destruction were reported. A subsequent 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the same region hours later. While initial reports described shaking and falling objects, assessments following the event indicated limited structural damage.
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A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck 100 kilometers northeast of Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the island nation. The US Tsunami Warning Center later canceled the advisory after detecting only minor wave fluctuations. Tonga’s Meteorological Service advised residents to evacuate to higher ground or reinforced structures. While some buoys recorded brief increases in water height, no tsunami threat exists for Australia.
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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on February 8th, 2025, causing considerable concern and prompting a tsunami warning. The initial reports varied slightly, with some sources citing a 7.5 magnitude, but the USGS eventually settled on a 7.6 reading. This discrepancy is not unusual; magnitudes are often revised in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake as more data becomes available. The location, just north of Honduras, and the timing, late evening in the local time zone, meant that many were asleep or unaware of the event at first.
The earthquake’s impact extended far beyond the immediate epicenter.… Continue reading
A significant M7.6 earthquake struck 130 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at a depth of 6.2 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas within 620 miles of the epicenter, including portions of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. An estimated 67,000 people experienced light shaking, and while the USGS issued a green alert indicating a low likelihood of casualties and significant damage, vulnerable building types in the region raise concerns. A preceding M4.3 earthquake occurred earlier that day.
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A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, prompting a brief tsunami warning from the US National Tsunami Warning Center for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The warning advised evacuations from coastal areas. However, the warning was later canceled as the earthquake ultimately did not generate a destructive tsunami. A minimal wave of 0.1 ft was recorded at Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake, centered 99 kilometers west-southwest of Ferndale, California, triggered a brief tsunami warning along the California and Oregon coasts, later canceled. Emergency evacuations were ordered in several coastal areas, including Old Town Eureka, prompting residents to move inland and to higher ground. Power outages affected thousands of PG&E customers, and several school districts implemented closures or evacuations. Authorities continue to assess the damage and urge residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks.
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