On Saturday, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea, initially reported as 8.0. The United States Geological Survey later revised it. With a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, the earthquake raised concerns about a possible tsunami, according to KHOU 11.

An earthquake struck south and southwest of the Cayman Islands, affecting Jamaica, Cuba, and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It occurred 129 miles southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands. The United States Geological Survey issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but it was later lifted as more data came in, as reported by KHOU 11 and CBS News. 

An earthquake occurred at 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time, but no significant damage was reported. The tsunami threat was lifted for the Caribbean, and there were no alerts for the U.S. mainland. Residents were advised to stay out of the water, with Ángel Vázquez, director of the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, stating, "Although a high impact event is not anticipated, as a safety measure no one should be in the water until further notice. It is important to follow official information and avoid the spread of rumors." The United States Geological Survey received 326 reports of people feeling the quake, as confirmed by CBS News.