A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean region on February 8, with its epicenter 209 kilometers south-southwest of George Town, in the Cayman Islands, and at a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in various areas, including parts of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
After the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for several Caribbean nations, including Mexico. In response, Quintana Roo authorities activated Civil Protection protocols in the state’s 11 municipalities. Governor Mara Lezama reported that no serious damage or structural damage was reported in the state.
The Tsunami Warning Center of the Ministry of the Navy indicated that, although variations in sea level could occur, they did not represent a significant danger for the population of Quintana Roo.
In Yucatán, state authorities reported that they did not register changes on the coasts and that constant coordination was maintained with the 106 municipalities of the state.
Finally, minutes before 7:00 p.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled all tsunami warnings, except for Cuba, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Local authorities recommended that the population remain attentive to official statements and avoid the dissemination of unverified information.
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