A powerful earthquake has been reported in the Caribbean Sea. According to USGS data, the 7.6-magnitude quake struck about 125 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. Tsunami alerts have been issued for multiple coastlines along the Caribbean Sea.

NOAA posted the latest tsunami map.&nbsp;

"This was a lateral "strike-slip" quake; minimal up/down motion, so very low tsunami threat," meteorologist&nbsp;Matthew Cappucci wrote on X.

"This was a lateral "strike-slip" quake..." 
{ai:summary}<p>A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea, approximately 125 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. Tsunami alerts have been issued for various coastlines, but the quake's lateral "strike-slip" nature indicates a low tsunami threat.</p><p>The earthquake was shallow, with a depth of about 7 miles, as confirmed by USGS data. Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci reassured that the minimal vertical motion reduces the risk of significant tsunami activity. #other</p>

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Caribbean Sea Near Cayman Islands

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