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Major earthquake strikes Cayman Islands in Caribbean, triggers tsunami warning

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported in the Caribbean Saturday night.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was reported just after 6:30 p.m. local time about 125 south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles.

A violent quake struck the Caribbean on Saturday evening. USGS

The event sparked a tsunami warning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Haiti, Belize and the Bahamas remain under a potential threat of tsunami, with Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands under an advisory.

There are no reports of injuries or damage.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.


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