7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Caribbean Sea

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the United Kingdom — Cayman Islands on February 8, 2025, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The United States — United States Geological Survey reported the event, which prompted tsunami advisories and threats for several Caribbean nations and territories. The United Kingdom — Cayman Islands, Honduras, and Cuba were particularly affected, with authorities urging residents to move inland or stay away from beaches. United States — Puerto Rico, the United States — United States Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom — British Virgin Islands also received advisories that were later canceled. The United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted potential tsunami waves of 1 to 3 meters for Cuba and 0.3 to 1 meter for Honduras and the United Kingdom — Cayman Islands. Despite the widespread alerts and precautions, no immediate reports of damage from the earthquake itself were received.