Larger earthquakes shaking the Caribbean with islands looking at the tsunami potential

While you may think earthquakes is a Western American problem, some of the biggest theme blors in American history have happened in the East.

San Juan, Puerto Rico – A tsunami advice was short in effect for Puerto Rico and the nearby islands after a powerful earthquake hit between Honduras and the Cayman Islands on Saturday night.

The earthquake with a preliminary size of 7.6 caused the authorities to warn of potential oscillations in the sea surface and strong ocean currents that could pose a danger to sailors and beach guests.

No damage was reported in the immediate demand for the large earthquake that had centered more than 100 miles southwest of Georgetown in the Cayman Islands.

The error line, which runs near the islands, is known as Cayman Trough and marks the border between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.

Caribbean earthquake on 2/8/2025

(USGS / FOX WEATHER)

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Aftershocks can last for months or even years after the main event.

The USGS says these mini-earthquakes are caused by the adjustments of the error and usually not as strong as the original earthquake.