Earthquake Information

January 10, 2018 (02:51:31 UTC)

Quake Location

Magnitude 7.6 Honduras

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has occurred in the Caribbean between Honduras and the Cayman Islands approximately 125 miles (202 km) north-northeast of Barra Patuca, Honduras, and 188 miles (303 km) southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands at a depth of 6 miles (10 km). There have been no reports of damage.

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