The latest Cuba earthquake news reports that two powerful earthquakes struck southern Cuba on Sunday, November 10, just days after Hurricane Rafael impacted the island.
According to the US Geological Survey, the first earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale, followed by a more powerful 6.8 magnitude quake.
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The 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit approximately 25 miles south of Bartolomé Masó. This earthquake, recorded at around 11:49 a.m. Cuba time and it was followed by aftershocks with magnitudes of 5.9 and 4.6. Smaller tremors also affected Puerto Rico over the weekend.
The tremors were widely felt across eastern Cuba, reaching major cities like Santiago de Cuba. Residents reported feeling multiple aftershocks, which led to considerable anxiety and prompted many to gather in streets and doorways to avoid building collapses.
The twin earthquakes caused severe damage to infrastructure including cracked walls, damaged homes and even collapsed structures.
According to latest Cuba earthquake news, In Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba and other eastern areas, people quickly left buildings to seek safety outdoors.
Residents across eastern and central Cuba reported feeling the tremors, with structural damage observed in numerous towns including Bartolome Maso, Caney de las Mercedes and Pilón.
The latest Cuba earthquake news also shows that the tremors is beyond Cuban borders. Local media in Jamaica and parts of southern Florida reported feeling the impact of the quakes.
Videos from Miami, Florida, posted on social media show buildings slightly shaking, with ceiling lights swaying due to the tremors.
Cuban officials have confirmed no deaths related to the earthquakes as of the latest updates. However, damage has been reported, especially in areas with older infrastructure that struggled to withstand the seismic forces.
According to Cuba’s National Seismological Service, Pilon and surrounding areas have experienced the heaviest damage, with images showing debris, cracked walls and downed power lines.
For many, the latest Cuba earthquake news brings feelings of exhaustion and anxiety after facing consecutive natural disasters.
Residents like 65-year-old Andres Perez in Santiago de Cuba expressed feeling very shaken by the experience particularly as the ground shook violently during the initial 5.9 quake.
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According to latest Cuba earthquake news, the earthquakes come on the heels of several natural crises in Cuba including Hurricane Oscar in October and Hurricane Rafael in early November.
Both hurricanes severely impacted infrastructure leaving massive destruction and extending power outages across the country.
Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, struck western Cuba leading to evacuations and damaging homes, businesses and agricultural areas.
Just days prior, Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm swept through western Cuba, causing power outages and property damage.
Before this, the country was reeling from island-wide blackouts and a previous hurricane in October, which impacted the eastern region and resulted in six fatalities.
Hurricane Rafael disrupted life in Cuba, causing nationwide power outages and damage. The hurricane led to an 85% power restoration in Havana, though areas in western provinces like Artemisa and Pinar del Río are still without electricity.
Cuban officials including President Miguel Díaz-Canel, are assessing damage and mobilizing resources to affected areas.
Emergency teams and local authorities are prioritizing areas with severe damage like Bartolome Maso and Pilón and are beginning the task of stabilizing buildings and securing infrastructure.
The US Tsunami Warning Center said there is no major tsunami threat from these earthquakes but advised caution in coastal areas near the epicenter.
The United States Geological Survey is monitoring the area and has released shake-severity maps to identify regions most affected by the latest Cuba earthquake news.
Residents as far as South Florida reportedly felt tremors, but Miami officials clarified that the city had not experienced direct effects of the earthquake or aftershocks.
According to latest Cuba earthquake news, the Miami Fire Department received calls from concerned residents leading officials to assure the public there was no cause for alarm in South Florida.
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