Earthquake 239 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands (5.4 mww) (2025-02-24 20:08:37 UTC)
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 239 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands, at 2025-02-24 20:08:37 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 239 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.4
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pv78
Nearest Places
- Swan Trough / 45.99 km
- Explorer Tablemount / 90.18 km
- Steamer Head Rock / 121.89 km
- Isla Pequeña / 123.59 km
- Sandy Beach / 123.64 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
7 km WNW of Avenal, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
6 km SSE of Lytle Creek, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
92 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 241.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 241.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
SICILY, ITALY
Time:
Depth: 117.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 117.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.4
CAYMAN ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
NORTH OF HONDURAS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
NORTH OF HONDURAS
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)