7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Caribbean Near Cayman Islands

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on February 8, 2025, at 6:23 p.m. local time, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was reported approximately 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, prompting tsunami warnings for multiple coastlines in the Caribbean. Despite initial concerns, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center later indicated that no tsunami was expected due to the quake's lateral 'strike-slip' nature, which produced minimal vertical motion. The earthquake was felt by an estimated 67,000 people in the region, although the likelihood of significant casualties and damage remains low. Authorities have urged residents in threatened coastal areas to stay informed and follow any evacuation orders as necessary. This seismic event followed a smaller 4.3-magnitude tremor that occurred earlier in the day in the same region.