Earthquake Near Cayman Islands Triggers Tsunami Alerts
An earthquake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time in the middle of the sea, with a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the USGS. The epicentre was located 209 kilometres south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands.
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center stated that there is no tsunami alert for the U.S. mainland. However, a tsunami advisory has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The government of the Cayman Islands has issued a tsunami threat alert, advising residents living near the coastline to move inland via their social media channels.
Honduran authorities reported no immediate damages but recommended that residents stay away from beaches in the forthcoming hours, as per local media updates.
The International Tsunami Information Center warned that hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake could impact various coasts, including those of the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos, and several others within the next three hours.
