In a surprising turn of events, the Caribbean has been thrust into an event that would make even Bacchus blush. A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, and Mother Nature clearly decided it was time for a party—complete with a tsunami advisory that has invited guests from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. At precisely 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, seismologists felt more like party planners as the Earth shook and stirred. “I thought it was just the rum running through my veins,” said one local, bewildered as his piña colada threatened to spill. “But no, that was definitely a quake!” In the wake of the quaking, the US National Tsunami Warning Center, acting like an overzealous event coordinator, sent out invitations of their own, cautioning beach bums about “potential sea-level fluctuations” and “strong ocean currents.” “Come for the waves, stay for the chaos!” might as well have been their slogan. While some locals braced for a potential tsunami, others opted for a more astute approach: grabbing their surfboards and sunscreen. “If the ocean wants to throw a little party, who are we to resist?” chuckled a surf enthusiast. “I’ll take a tidal wave over a boring Saturday night any day!” Meanwhile, local businesses have gotten in on the action. T-shirt vendors are promoting limited edition “I survived the 7.6 quake” shirts, while restaurants have instantly updated their menus to include “Shaky Shrimps” and “Tsunami Tacos.” “Why waste a perfectly good earthquake?” remarked one enterprising chef. “If you can’t make memories, make margaritas!” As the evening rolled on, the only thing more unpredictable than the ocean was the weather forecast. Reports of beachgoers dancing in the waves while humming the tune of “Under the Sea” began flooding social media. “The real tremors were the dance moves,” one beachgoer tweeted, accompanied by a video of a limbo contest triggered by the aftershocks. Disaster response teams have also been spotted distributing party hats and beach balls, stating, “In an earthquake or a tsunami, it’s all about safety first, but we still want you to have fun!” While scientists rush to monitor the geological activity, many locals are opting for a “let’s wait and see” approach, perhaps hoping for a few more aftershocks to keep the beach bonfire going a little longer. So, whether it’s relaxation or adrenaline you desire, it seems the Caribbean is all about that “shake it off” mentality—unless, of course, the ocean decides to crash the party for real.