Seismic Waves in the Caribbean: Cayman Islands Rattle Under Massive Earthquake

A substantial earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands. Occurring at 6:23 pm local time, the quake's epicenter was located 130 miles from George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers. No tsunami threat was reported by the US National Tsunami Warning Center.

Seismic Waves in the Caribbean: Cayman Islands Rattle Under Massive Earthquake
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 hit the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on Saturday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.

The seismic event, occurring at 6:23 pm local time, had an epicenter located 130 miles south-southwest of George Town and registered a depth of 10 kilometers.

The US National Tsunami Warning Center has assured that no tsunami threat is anticipated following the quake.

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