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HOUSTON — A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday south and southwest of the Cayman Islands. It triggered tsunami advisories for parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean, some islands urge residents to leave coastlines
The quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time in the middle of the sea and had a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said.
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