No Tsunami Watch for Cayman

Published 12th January, 6:57pm

The Cayman Islands is not included in a tsunami watch, following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Haiti this afternoon (Tuesday, 12 January).

Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) Director McCleary Frederick confirmed that the National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has issued a watch for Haiti, Cuba, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

Mr. Frederick said local officials are monitoring the situation, and will update the public on significant developments.

For further information contact: Simon Boxall