A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday and triggered a tsunami advisory in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The Caribbean 7.6 earthquake has put at least 12 islands under a potential tsunami threat, as its effects are felt far and wide in the region, causing fear and havoc

Despite the cancellation of tsunami alerts, the scientific community insists that seismic activity in the Caribbean will continue to be a risk factor.