Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands



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According to the USGS, the earthquake struck 129 miles southwest of George Town with a magnitude 7.6.

According to the USGS, the earthquake took place on Saturday evening at 6.23 pm.

Based on all available data, there is a threat to a tsunami for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as sea level fluctuations and coastal, beaches, ports and coastal waters can be a threat.

According to the US National Tsunami Warning Center, the initial estimated time that the hazardous fluctuations of the sea level and the maritime stream can begin in Puerto Rico, and the eastern time of the Virgin Islands on Saturday is 8.48 pm.

The tsunami of the waves has not yet been confirmed, and the NTWC is monitoring to assess the threat of tsunami.

Residents of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands are advised not to go out of the beach and from ports, marinees, gaps and inlets and do not go to the coast to observe the tsunami.

This story has been corrected to reflect the earthquake more accurately.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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