Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Southern Cuba
No Tsunami Alert Issued; Island Continues to Recover from Hurricane Rafael
On Sunday, southern Cuba experienced two significant earthquakes in quick succession, according to US geological reports.
The second tremor, registering a magnitude of 6.8, occurred about 25 miles off the coast of Bartolome Maso in Granma province at a depth of 14.6 miles.
Just an hour prior, a 5.9 magnitude quake was recorded nine miles beneath the ocean, approximately 22 miles from the same location.
Affected residents, particularly in Santiago de Cuba, reported feeling strong movements, prompting them to evacuate buildings.
Andres Perez, a retiree from Santiago de Cuba, described the first quake as 'very strong,' leaving his wife anxious.
Despite the intensity, no tsunami warnings were issued, and no fatalities were reported.
The island is also dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, which struck the western part of the country as a Category 3 storm, causing a two-day power outage.
Historical seismic activity in the region includes a 5.1 magnitude quake in October 2023 in Santiago de Cuba and a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in January 2020 that prompted evacuations in Havana but caused no damage.
The second tremor, registering a magnitude of 6.8, occurred about 25 miles off the coast of Bartolome Maso in Granma province at a depth of 14.6 miles.
Just an hour prior, a 5.9 magnitude quake was recorded nine miles beneath the ocean, approximately 22 miles from the same location.
Affected residents, particularly in Santiago de Cuba, reported feeling strong movements, prompting them to evacuate buildings.
Andres Perez, a retiree from Santiago de Cuba, described the first quake as 'very strong,' leaving his wife anxious.
Despite the intensity, no tsunami warnings were issued, and no fatalities were reported.
The island is also dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, which struck the western part of the country as a Category 3 storm, causing a two-day power outage.
Historical seismic activity in the region includes a 5.1 magnitude quake in October 2023 in Santiago de Cuba and a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in January 2020 that prompted evacuations in Havana but caused no damage.
