On June 10 (local time), USA Today quoted the opinions of seismic experts as saying that the occurrence of 2 strong earthquakes in the same day is not a sign that the Earth is about to enter an unusual geological activity phase.
Previously, on June 8, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Philippines at around 7:40 am local time. The disaster killed about 30 people, injured many, and triggered tsunami warnings in many countries in the region.
The earthquake also caused house collapses, power pole collapses and disrupted many activities in affected localities.
On the same day, a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake was also recorded off the west coast of Cuba. Tremors were felt in many areas of Florida (USA).
According to Cuban officials, this earthquake has not caused serious damage or significant casualties. However, it is considered one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the region in more than a century.
The continuous appearance of two major earthquakes has sparked many speculations about the possibility of more strong earthquakes in the near future.
However, Mr. Brandon Schmandt, professor of seismology at Rice University (USA), affirmed that there is currently no evidence that these two events are related.
There are no signs that earthquakes in Cuba and the Philippines are related. There is also no reason to predict other unusual events that will occur due to the impact of these two earthquakes," he said.
According to scientists, earthquakes are still one of the most unpredictable natural phenomena today. Although it is possible to identify high-risk areas in the long term through research on geological faults and seismic history, experts cannot accurately predict the time or location of earthquakes.
Mr. Schmandt said that globally, 2-3 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher are usually recorded each week. Meanwhile, earthquakes of magnitude 7 or higher usually occur on average about once a month.
Experts also noted that some major earthquakes may lead to stronger-than-expected aftershocks.
According to seismic scientist Lucy Jones of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), after each major earthquake, there is always a 5% chance of another earthquake with a stronger intensity in the next few days.
However, scientists emphasize that the occurrence of two major earthquakes on the same day is largely a coincidence, rather than a warning sign of a series of global geological disasters about to occur.
