Magnitude 8 Earthquake Shakes the Caribbean Coast of Honduras

Magnitude 8 Earthquake Shakes the Caribbean Coast of Honduras.
As reported by El Universal.
Here are the details.

A strong magnitude 8 earthquake on the Richter scale struck the Caribbean coast of Honduras this Thursday, prompting authorities to issue a preventive alert for a tsunami threat.

The seismic event occurred at 9:07 AM local time (3:07 PM GMT) with a depth of 25 kilometers in the Caribbean waters northwest of the country.

As reported by the National Secretariat for Risk Management and National Contingencies.

As a precaution, the alert covers the department of Islas de la Bahía and the Honduran Caribbean coast and will remain in effect for 24 hours from 10:30 AM local time (4:30 PM GMT).

Magnitude 8 Earthquake Shakes the Caribbean Coast of Honduras

Honduras registers a magnitude 8 earthquake and issues a preventive tsunami alert https://t.co/nbglj7b9od

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The National Center for Atmospheric, Oceanographic, and Seismic Studies (Cenaos), along with the Central American Tsunami Advisory Center, estimates that the waves generated by the earthquake could reach a height of up to 30 centimeters on most Honduran coasts.

However, a greater impact is expected at Barra de Patuca, with waves ranging between 30 centimeters and 1 meter.

In addition to the tsunami alert issued by the authorities.

As reported by the portal El Universal.

Authorities Call for Evacuation and Restrict Navigation

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A magnitude 7.9 earthquake with a depth of 25 km was recorded this Thursday morning, March 20, located northeast of Honduras, in the Jamaica region.#Alertasism #Prevention #Honduras pic.twitter.com/xpzud7xw13

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Given the imminent risk after the earthquake, Honduran authorities urged residents of coastal areas, beaches, ports, and bays to immediately move to safe locations and avoid approaching the sea to observe the phenomenon.

Additionally, the Directorate of the Merchant Marine was requested to restrict navigation of all types of vessels to prevent incidents.

«For sailors at sea, where time and conditions permit, it is suggested to move their vessels to deeper waters, at least 450 feet (137.16 meters),» authorities stated in an official communication.

Honduras maintains an active green alert, which involves constant monitoring of the earthquake and preparation for a possible disaster. The population is advised to stay informed through official channels and follow the directions of authorities to ensure their safety.

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