A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, triggering tsunami advisories and alerts across the region. The earthquake, which occurred at 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time, was located north of Honduras and southwest of the Cayman Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was approximately 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands, and 372 miles west of Kingston, Jamaica. The quake's shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) contributed to its widespread impact.

Following the earthquake, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. A "tsunami threat" was also declared for Cuba, Honduras, and the Cayman Islands. The warning center cautioned that tsunami waves could reach 1 to 3 meters above the tide level in Cuba and up to 0.3 to 1 meter in Honduras and the Cayman Islands. Local authorities in the Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico urged residents to stay out of the water as a safety measure. While alerts were issued across the region, no alerts were put into effect for the mainland U.S.

In response to the earthquake and tsunami threat, several Caribbean nations and territories took precautionary measures. Hazard Management Cayman Islands advised residents near the coast to move inland and to higher ground, anticipating wave heights of 0.3 to 1 meter. The Cayman Islands government later issued an "all clear" on its Facebook page. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated that she was in contact with emergency agencies but did not recommend coastal evacuations. The Dominican government issued a tsunami alert, recommending residents on the coast move to higher ground, but later canceled the alert4. Honduran authorities reported no immediate damage but urged residents to stay away from beaches. The Cuban government requested people to leave beachfront areas.

While initial reports indicated a potential for hazardous tsunami waves across a wide range of countries. the tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands was later canceled. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage from the earthquake itself. As of 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, at least 270 people reported feeling the quake to the USGS. The earthquake was the largest in the region since a 7.2 magnitude quake hit southwestern Haiti in 2021. Authorities continued to monitor the situation closely and advised the public to remain vigilant, avoiding coastal areas until further updates were provided.