A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported in the Caribbean Saturday night.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was reported just after 6:30 p.m. local time about 125 south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles.

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<figcaption>A violent quake struck the Caribbean on Saturday evening. <span class="credit">USGS</span></figcaption>

The event sparked a tsunami warning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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The event sparked a tsunami warning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.{ai:summary}<p>A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Caribbean Saturday night, approximately 125 miles south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles. The event prompted a tsunami warning from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. </p><p>This is a developing story with further updates expected. #other</p>

Massive 7.6 earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami warning issued

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