7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, Triggers Tsunami Alerts

The offshore quake near the Cayman Islands prompted warnings for Cuba, Honduras, and nearby regions, though no significant damage has been reported.

The earthquake occurred at 6:23 PM EST, with an epicenter about 125 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at a depth of 6 miles.
Tsunami warnings were issued for Cuba and the Cayman Islands, forecasting waves of up to 3 meters in Cuba and 1 meter in the Cayman Islands.
Advisories for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were quickly canceled after initial assessments showed no significant tsunami threat.
Local authorities in affected areas, including the Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico, advised residents to stay away from coastal waters as a precaution.
The U.S. Geological Survey noted the quake resulted from tectonic activity along the boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates, a region prone to large seismic events.