Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck between Honduras and the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea, prompting tsunami alert, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities raised the alert for the Cayman Islands while declaring Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands out of danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tsunami Advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands is now canceled. While alerts have ended,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
strong and unusual currents may continue. Be careful near the water and use caution,\u201d NWS stated on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USGS said in a statement that the earthquake hit at 6:23 p.m. local time. The epicenter was about 20 miles north<\/p>\n\n\n\n
of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government of the Cayman Islands Hazard Management Agency said in a statement, \u201cThe Cayman Islands is<\/p>\n\n\n\n
under a Tsunami threat. Residents living near the coastline are encouraged to move inland.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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