Tsunami Warnings Issued for Caribbean After 7.6 Magnitude Quake

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea on Saturday evening, prompting tsunami advisories for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The quake, occurring at a depth of 10 km, was centered about 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands and was attributed to strike-slip faulting near the boundary of the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates. Although initial warnings indicated potential tsunami threats, further evaluations revealed no destructive tsunami was generated, with only minor sea level fluctuations observed. Authorities urged residents in coastal areas to move inland and avoid beaches, while also monitoring conditions closely for any changes. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed there was no threat to the U.S. mainland, and there have been no immediate reports of damage from the affected regions. This earthquake follows a pattern of similar seismic activity in the area, which has historically experienced large earthquakes without significant consequences due to their remote locations.