Earthquake Shakes Eastern Cuba Amid Hurricane and Blackout Disruptions

By Staff, The Associated Press

Posted November 10, 2024 2:33 pm

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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba, according to a report by the United States Geological Survey.

The rumbling was felt across the eastern stretch of Cuba, including in bigger cities like Santiago de Cuba. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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Residents in Santiago, Cuba’s second largest city, were left shaken on Sunday. Yolanda Tabío, 76, said people in the city flocked to the streets and were still nervously sitting in their doorways. She said she felt at least two aftershocks following the quake, but that among friends and family she hadn’t heard of any damages.

“You had to see how everything was moving, the walls, everything,” she told The Associated Press.

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The earthquake comes during another tough stretch for Cuba.

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On Wednesday, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael ripped through western Cuba, with strong winds knocking out power island-wide, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing evacuations of hundreds of thousands of people. Days after, much of the island was still struggling without power.

Weeks before in October, the island was also hit by a one-two punch. First, it was hit by island-wide blackouts stretching on for days, a product of the island’s energy crisis. Shortly after, it was slapped by a powerful hurricane that struck the eastern part of the island and killed at least six people.

The blackouts and wider discontent among many struggling to get by has stoked small protests across the island.

Conclusion

The earthquake in eastern Cuba is the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit the island in recent weeks. The island is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael and the ongoing energy crisis, which has left many without power. The blackouts and wider discontent among many struggling to get by has stoked small protests across the island.

FAQs

Q: What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A: The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8.

Q: Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?
A: The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba.

Q: Were there any reports of damage or injuries?
A: There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Q: What is the current situation in Cuba?
A: Cuba is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael and the ongoing energy crisis, which has left many without power. The blackouts and wider discontent among many struggling to get by has stoked small protests across the island.