Tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands after earthquake

Tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands after earthquake

On Saturday, an earthquake of the strength of 7.6 occurred in the Caribbean Sea, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). This event led to a tsunami warning.

Details of the earthquake

The quake performed 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, the quays' islands, at 6:23 p.m. The Seismological experts of the USG have updated the message via the earthquake location.

tsunami warnings for the region

The US National Tsunami Warning Center (NWTC) initially indicated that there is a tsunami risk for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Residents of these regions were asked to keep away from water, beaches and ports, marinas, bays and mouths. In addition, you should not go to the coast to watch the approaching tsunami.

updated warnings and forecasts

later the center raised the warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the warnings for Cuba remained in force. In Cuba, tsunam reviews are expected from 1 to 3 meters above the tidal level. For Honduras and the Kaiman Islands, waves from 30 centimeters to 1 meter above the tidal level could occur.

time frame for the waves

These waves are expected between 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:30 p.m. The situation will continue to be monitored to ensure that all affected areas are informed in good time.