Summary of Recent Earthquake Activity from February 5 to 10, 2020
A series of earthquakes were reported between February 5 and 10, 2020, including a 5.1-magnitude quake in Morocco and a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu. The earthquakes occurred at varying depths, with a tsunami warning issued for Mexico that was later lifted. The pattern of seismic activity underscores global geological movements.
On Monday, February 10, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Morocco, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event was centered in Chefchaouen and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles). At the time of the report, the USGS had received over 420 accounts of individuals feeling the earthquake.
Coincidentally, another 5.9-magnitude earthquake was noted in Vanuatu on the same day, with its epicenter in Port-Vila, occurring at a depth of 18 kilometers (around 11.9 miles). This occurrence followed after a notable 7.6-magnitude earthquake that hit the Cayman Islands on February 8, centered in George Town and also at a depth of 10 kilometers.
In summary, several significant earthquake events were recorded in February 2020, notably a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Morocco and a 5.9-magnitude quake in Vanuatu on the same day. These events followed a series of other earthquakes in the week prior, including a tsunami warning in Mexico that was later rescinded. The geological instability highlighted the Earth’s active seismic nature and the importance of monitoring such events.
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