In brief
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked the Caribbean Sea, directly affecting countries like Honduras, Colombia, and the Cayman Islands with tsunami warnings.
The quake hit approximately 20 miles north of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tsunami alerts have been issued for various regions including the coastlines of Colombia, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, and Honduras, along with warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Local authorities caution of dangerous currents and high waves for those near coastal areas. The USGS noted that while large earthquakes are not uncommon in this region, their isolated locations generally mitigate potential damage risks. For reference, a 7.5-magnitude quake occurred in the same area in 2018, which resulted in some damage and minor tsunami activity.
