Overview

• The earthquake, measuring 7.6 in magnitude, occurred at 6:23 p.m. EST on Saturday, about 130 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at a depth of 6 miles.
• Tsunami warnings were issued for Cuba and the Cayman Islands, with potential wave heights of 1 to 3 meters in Cuba and 0.3 to 1 meter in the Cayman Islands.
• Advisories for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were later canceled, though residents were initially urged to stay out of the water as a precaution.
• Local governments in affected areas, including Cuba, Honduras, and the Cayman Islands, advised residents near coastlines to move inland or to higher ground.
• There are no reports of injuries or significant damage, and experts note that large earthquakes are not uncommon in this tectonically active region.