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Major Earthquake Hits Eastern Cuba
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Cuba, causing significant damage and affecting areas still recovering from recent hurricanes.
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United States Geological Survey (Usgs)CubadebateNational Seismological Service Of CubaReutersUs National Tsunami Warning Center
Miguel Díaz-CanelEnrique Diego Arango AriasGriselda Fernandez
- What kind of damage was reported following the earthquake?
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported landslides, damage to homes, and power line damage following the earthquake. The municipality of Pilón sustained significant damage, according to the head of Cuba's National Seismological Service.
- How did residents describe the intensity of the earthquake?
- Residents in eastern Cuba described the earthquake as the strongest they had ever experienced. The quake's impact was particularly devastating given that the region is still recovering from Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael.
- Where was the epicenter of the earthquake, and when did it occur?
- The earthquake's epicenter was about 39 km south of Bartolomé Masó, and it was preceded by a 5.9 magnitude quake an hour earlier. The tremor was felt across eastern Cuba and even in southern Florida.
- Was there a significant tsunami threat, and where else were the tremors felt?
- While the US National Tsunami Warning Center reported no significant tsunami threat, a very small possibility of tsunami waves near the epicenter was noted. The quake did not cause major damage in Havana, but the tremors were felt as far away as southern Florida.
- What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck off the coast of eastern Cuba?
- A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, including landslides and power outages.