By Belize Live News Staff: Two significant earthquakes rocked the Caribbean Sea on Sunday morning, with tremors felt as far north as Orlando, Florida, and as far south as Jamaica. According to FOX Weather, the seismic activity originated off the coast of Cuba, sparking regional concerns.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) stated that while there is no widespread tsunami threat, coasts nearest to the epicenter could experience small tsunami waves.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the first quake, a magnitude 5.9, occurred just before 11 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Belize time). Its epicenter was approximately 22 miles south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba, at a depth of 9 miles. The second, more powerful quake, registered at a magnitude 6.8, struck about an hour later, 25 miles south of the same location, at a depth of 8 miles.
Following the second quake, the PTWC issued an advisory emphasizing no significant tsunami risk, though a minor possibility of waves along nearby coasts remained. Meanwhile, the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, confirmed no tsunami threat for the U.S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Canada.
Authorities across the affected regions remain vigilant. Jamaica’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management reported that residents across the island felt the tremors, but confirmed no tsunami threat.
Currently, no reports of injuries or damages have emerged from Florida or Jamaica. Local and regional officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
Stay tuned to Belize Live News for further updates.
