🌎 EarthquakesSignificant
M 5.1 - 149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands
- Time
- 7/18/2026, 4:08:44 PM UTC
- Coordinates
- 17.944, -81.543
- Data source
- usgs
- Magnitude
- 5.1
- Depth (km)
- 10
Event timeline
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:12 GMTSignificantM 5.1 - 149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands
Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.
🧰 What to do
Before
- •Secure heavy furniture and water heaters to walls
- •Identify safe spots: under sturdy tables, against interior walls
- •Keep a kit: water, food, flashlight, first aid, whistle
During
- •Drop, Cover, and Hold On — don't run outside during shaking
- •In bed? Stay there, cover your head with a pillow
- •Driving? Pull over away from buildings, bridges, and wires
After
- •Expect aftershocks — Drop, Cover, Hold On each time
- •Check for gas leaks; if you smell gas, leave and shut it off
- •Near the coast after strong shaking? Move to high ground (tsunami risk)
Guidance condensed from Ready.gov
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