An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 was reported in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, which also triggered a wave of tsunami warnings around the region that are no longer a concern. This earthquake was said to be reported on February 8th, 2025 approximately 129 miles south-west of Georgetown in the Cayman Islands at a depth of 6 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. Many places along the Mexican coastline were placed under threat of a tsunami, which were lifted 2 hours later. The cause of the earthquake was a result of a strike slip faulting in the shallow crust near the boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates, according to USGS. Even though the tsunami threats were lifted, some areas have experienced significant earthquake damage and are still warned to be cautious because they might see some unusual currents. The U.S. The Tsunami Warning System had initially forecasted waves of up to 3 meters for Cuba and between 0.3 and 1 meter for Honduras and the Cayman Islands, but later said the threat had passed. The Tsunami Warning System had also issued advisories for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands following the quake, which were also cancelled. In a later update, the Tsunami warning center said any Tsunami waves that hit the coasts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are expected to be less than 1 foot. Tsunami waves of 3 to 10 feet are possible along the coast of Cuba.
Sources:
https://weather.com/news/news/2025-02-08-cayman-islands-earthquake-tsunami-advisory
