A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the western Caribbean on Saturday night, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands, while Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were cleared of the threat. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 6 miles below ground, 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands government issued an “all clear” for its land after initially warning of a possible tsunami. No major damage was reported, and no tsunami was observed. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also issued advisories for Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. While the earthquake was initially classified as an 8.0, it was later reassessed as a 7.6. The quake was located near a strike-slip fault between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates, with 10 similar earthquakes occurring in the area in the last century. The USGS stated that the remote location of the earthquakes limited the potential for significant damage due to shaking. Overall, the impact of the earthquake was minimal, and no major damage was reported.
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