A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean north of Honduras on Saturday, sending shockwaves across the region and prompting immediate concern. The earthquake, which was recorded by the German Research Center for Geosciences, occurred at precisely 6:23 p.m. EST. The tremor, felt by residents in several nearby areas,

caused panic and prompted authorities to assess potential damage. The US Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake’s severity and location, marking it as a significant seismic event in the region. In response to the tremor, the US Tsunami Warning System quickly issued advisories for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, alerting residents and officials to the possibility of a tsunami.