A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit the coast of eastern Cuba

Cuba on November 10, 2024, represents a significant geological event with widespread implications. The epicenter was located approximately 25 miles south of Bartolomé Masó in Granma province, and the tremors were felt across eastern Cuba, including Santiago de Cuba, the nation's second-largest city . Such seismic activity raises questions about the preparedness of regions prone to earthquakes and their ability to respond effectively.

The epicenter of the quake was located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Rumbling was felt across the eastern stretch of Cuba, including in bigger cities like Santiago de Cuba, as well as Holguin and. Guantanamo. Local media in Jamaica also reported that the island felt the tremors.

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

Shortly after the second earthquake was reported, the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Honolulu issued an alert stating that while there was no significant threat of a tsunami, "there is a very small possibility of tsunami waves along coasts nearest to the epicenter."

Mexico or the eastern coast of Canada.

Sunday’s earthquake did not produce a significant tsunami threat, according to the US National Tsunami Warning Center, but it warned that there’s “a very small possibility of tsunami waves along coasts located nearest the epicenter.”

The quake was apparently not felt in the capital Havana, but shockwaves did reach southern Florida, with footage on social media showing swaying ceiling lights from a tower in Miami.

Initial reports indicate that while there were no immediate casualties, infrastructure damage was notable. Buildings in Santiago de Cuba sustained damage, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel noted complications such as landslides and power line disruptions . This earthquake adds another layer of difficulty for a nation still recovering from previous natural disasters. The psychological impact on residents cannot be understated; many described the quake as one of the most intense they have experienced.

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Sarah H

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