Caribbean Islands

Magnitude 7.6 quake hits in Caribbean north of Honduras

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between the coast of Honduras and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and causing officials to briefly post advisories warning of the threat of possible tsunami surges around the region.

Tropical Storm Erika kills at least 20 in Dominica

A tropical storm heading across the Caribbean kills at least 20 people on the island of Dominica, with dozens more missing.