A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, prompting a tsunami advisory from the US National Tsunami Warning Center (NWTC). The quake hit approximately 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET.
Initially, the NWTC issued warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, advising residents to evacuate coastal areas and move away from harbors and marinas. However, the advisory was later canceled for these locations.
Tsunami waves are expected to affect Cuba, Honduras, and the Cayman Islands between 8 p.m. ET and 10:30 p.m. ET. Residents in these areas can expect waves of 1-3 meters above tide level, while those in the Cayman Islands should prepare for waves up to 1 meter high.
The correction has been made to reflect the accurate location of the earthquake.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/08/americas/earthquake-caribbean-tsunami-warning-puerto-rico-virgin-intl-latam/index.html