Map: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Caribbean Sea
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor happened at 7:23 p.m. Atlantic time about 130 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, data from the agency shows.
U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 8.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks in the region
An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Atlantic time. Shake data is as of Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:42 p.m. Atlantic time. Aftershocks data is as of Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9:24 p.m. Atlantic time.
