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Spotts Beach on Grand Cayman, the largest isle of the British possession of the Cayman Islands, is seen on February 11, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean; some islands urge residents to leave coastlines

After a powerful quake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands, some islands urge people to move inland in case of a tsunami.

CASTAIC, CA- JANUARY 22, 2025: Burning embers swirl as hand crews work to contain the wind driven Hughes fire which is burning in Tapia Canyon just east of the 5 freeway on January 22, 2025 in Castaic, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Column: Earthquakes and fires always stalk L.A. But our greatest danger is denial.

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua via AP)

Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people in Tibet near Mt. Everest

FILE - In this March 11, 2011 file photo, boats collide with one another after a Tsunami surge of water swept through a boat basin in Crescent City, Calif. A new report released Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 found that a hypothetical mega-earthquake off the Alaska coast would swamp Los Angeles’ port complex and cause widespread statewide economic loss. The scenario was released by the U.S. Geological Survey and others to help emergency planners prepare for a rare but possible event. (AP Photo/Bryant Anderson) ** Usable by LA and DC Only **

Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding? Check these maps

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019 file photo a mobile phone customer looks at an earthquake warning application on their phone in Los Angeles. Earthquake early warning alerts will become publicly available throughout California for the first time this week, potentially giving people time to protect themselves from harm, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services said Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Warnings produced by the ShakeAlert system will be pushed through two delivery systems: a cellphone app called MyShake and the same wireless notification system that issues Amber Alerts, meaning people may receive both notifications. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

California earthquake warning app is now available on more devices. Here’s how to get it

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

14 dead and scores injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in Southern California? Check these maps

Shaking felt across Central California following magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Nevada

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