M7.6 Quake in Western Caribbean Sea - 44km E of Great Swan Island, Honduras

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In summary, a large earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred in the western Caribbean Sea, specifically 44km east of Great Swan Island, Honduras. This is considered a significant event for this region. The last earthquake of a similar magnitude in this area was the Mw7.0 in 2010, which caused major damage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A user also made a humorous comment about the report being filed due to a bump notice.
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a large quake occurred yesterday in the western Caribbean Sea
A M7.6, which is pretty large for this region.

M 7.6 - 44km E of Great Swan Island, Honduras

upload_2018-1-11_7-42-18.pngmy seismogram for the event

M7.6 wstrn Caribbean zhi.gif


The last M7+ in the region was the Mw7.0 that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti on the 12 Jan 2010.cheers
Dave
 

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Thanks @davenn for the report.

Someone filed a report in this thread because of the PF bump notice.

Clearly it was an aftershock of your initial post. Nerd humor at its finest.

Thanks @StevieTNZ for catching that.
 
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jedishrfu said:
Someone filed a report in this thread because of the PF bump notice.

do you mean they reported my post ?

if so, that's a giggle :rolleyes:
 
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Nerd humor.
 
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1. What is the cause of the M7.6 Quake in the Western Caribbean Sea?

The M7.6 Quake in the Western Caribbean Sea was caused by the movement of tectonic plates. The Caribbean plate and the North American plate meet in this region, creating a fault line where earthquakes can occur.

2. How big was the earthquake and what does the "M7.6" measurement mean?

The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. This measurement indicates the strength or amount of energy released by the earthquake. The higher the number, the stronger the earthquake.

3. Was there any damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake?

At this time, there have been no reports of damage or casualties from the M7.6 earthquake. However, it is possible that there may be some minor effects such as landslides or minor structural damage in the surrounding areas.

4. Is this earthquake related to the recent increase in seismic activity in the Caribbean region?

It is difficult to determine a direct correlation between this specific earthquake and the recent increase in seismic activity in the Caribbean region. However, the Caribbean region is known for its high earthquake activity due to the complex tectonic boundaries in the area.

5. Are there any precautions or warnings for the surrounding areas following this earthquake?

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has not issued any warnings or precautions for the surrounding areas at this time. However, it is always important to be prepared for potential aftershocks and to follow any instructions from local authorities.

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