A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, USGS says

Map shows the intensity of an earthquake in the Caribbean. (USGS)

By The Associated Press

Posted February 8, 2025 7:14 pm.

Last Updated February 8, 2025 7:56 pm.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of Cayman Islands on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time and had a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said. Its epicenter was located 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands.

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was not expected.

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