A magnitude seven point six earthquake has struck near the coast of Honduras. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), it was registered at 20:50 local time. The earthquake yesterday was felt across northern Central America, briefly prompting a tsunami warning in Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands.
According to maps published by USGS, the tremor occurred in the sea between the island of Cuba and the coasts of Honduras and Belize.
The epicentre was located 202 kilometres from the Honduran town of Barra Patuca, and 245 kilometres from the municipality of Puerto Lempira (Honduras).
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned that tsunami waves of up to 1 meter (3 feet) above tide level could hit parts of Honduras, Belize, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, San Andres and Providencia (Colombia), Jamaica, Cuba, among others. However, two hours after the quake, the threat passed, and all tsunami advisories connected with the quake were withdrawn.
