Powerful Earthquake Shakes Eastern Cuba Amid Ongoing Natural Disasters

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba's Santiago de Cuba, causing damage and widespread alarm. This follows recent hurricanes and power outages. Despite fears, no tsunami threat was issued. The quakes highlight Cuba's vulnerability due to its location on a seismic fault line.

On Sunday, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba, with its epicenter near the municipality of Bartolome Maso in Granma province. The tremors rattled buildings in Santiago de Cuba and the surrounding areas.

Many residents experienced the quake as the strongest in their lifetimes, with homes shaking violently and dishes crashing from shelves. Some structural damage was reported, particularly in Pilon, close to the epicenter.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake occurred at a depth of 14 km. This latest quake follows a 5.9 magnitude tremor earlier the same day, though no tsunami threat was issued. Recovery efforts continue following recent hurricanes and ongoing power outages in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)