5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Occurs in Morocco Amid Global Seismic Activity

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, followed by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu. Earlier seismic events included a tsunami warning along the Mexican coast and multiple earthquakes in California and Alaska. A tsunami threat has since been declared over by authorities.

On February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was registered in Morocco, with the epicenter located in Chefchaouen at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At the time of the report, the USGS noted receiving 420 accounts from individuals who felt the tremor.

This seismic event in Morocco occurred mere hours after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, also on February 10. The earthquake was centered in Port-Vila at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles).

Prior to the earthquakes in Morocco and Vanuatu, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake had been reported in the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). Following the Cayman Islands earthquake, a tsunami warning was initially issued along the Mexican coast but was subsequently lifted two hours later.

According to the National Weather Service Warning Center, “With the latest modeling and information, the tsunami threat has passed. There are no alerts posted for the United States or International Partners. The tsunami threat has passed. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.”

Earlier in the timeline, there was a 3.4-magnitude earthquake recorded in California on February 7, centered in Petrolia at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles), which followed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in the same region the day before. Moreover, the sequence of seismic activity began with a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska on February 5, located in Sustina at a depth of 5.4 kilometers (approximately 3.4 miles).

In summary, significant seismic activity has been observed recently, beginning with a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska and culminating with a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco. The United States Geological Survey has monitored multiple earthquakes across different regions, including Vanuatu and the Cayman Islands, emphasizing the ongoing geological dynamism of the planet.

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