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UPDATE: Tsunami advisory for VI cancelled
An update from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) says the tsunami advisory has been cancelled as "there is no longer a threat" to the Virgin Islands.
The advisory was issued this evening following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the Honduran coast.
See previous story published this evening, February 8, 2025
Tsunami advisory issued for the VI
-'no evacuation needed at this time'- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A tsunami advisory is in effect for the Virgin Islands (VI), the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has confirmed.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported off the coast of Honduras around 6:30 PM this evening Saturday, February 8, 2025.
The advisory has also been issued for Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
DDM is monitoring
"This is an advisory. DDM is monitoring," the DDM statement said, continuing, "A strike-slip type of fracture/earthquake occurred. No evacuation notice issued. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network is running a forecast and will inform the DDM of the results shortly."
Meanwhile, strong currents are expected at sea and along the coast around 9:48 PM tonight.
Other areas remain under potential threat
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred about 125 miles south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles.
Haiti, Belize and the Bahamas remain under a potential threat of a tsunami. There are no reports of injuries or damage.
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