A major earthquake struck the Caribbean, but no immediate damage was reported. The tremor occurred along the Cayman fault line, which separates the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.
7 Key Facts About Earthquakes
- Earthquakes frequently occur in the Caribbean, sometimes leading to severe destruction.
- In 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit southern Haiti, severely damaging infrastructure, though the capital, Port-au-Prince, was largely unaffected.
- Haiti also suffered a catastrophic 7.0-magnitude quake in 2010, which, due to its shallow depth and proximity to the capital, resulted in over 200,000 deaths, according to the United Nations.
- In 2020, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Jamaicaâs coast, with tremors felt as far as Central America and South Florida. However, no significant damage was reported.
