Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Cuba: Magnitude 5.9 Tremor Felt Near Bartolomé Maso

Cuba Earthquake: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.9 in magnitude struck southern Cuba on Sunday morning, shaking the region near Bartolomé Maso in Granma province. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 22 miles off the coast, with the epicenter located 9 miles (14.2 km) beneath the ocean floor.

The tremor, which hit at approximately 10:50 AM local time, was felt across nearby areas, including the towns of Bartolomé Maso and Yara. Although the earthquake was of moderate intensity, it did not trigger a tsunami alert, and no major damage has been reported as of yet. (Cuba Earthquake Today)

Seismologists also recorded varying magnitudes from other agencies, with the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reporting a magnitude of 6.0, while other sources cited slightly different figures, including the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) at 6.0 and Colombia’s Geological Service at 5.6.

The earthquake was felt strongly in the region, particularly within 30-40 km of the epicenter, where moderate shaking was reported. Light tremors were experienced in cities further from the epicenter, including Santiago de Cuba, about 113 km away.

As of now, authorities are continuing to monitor the situation, and local residents have been urged to remain cautious as aftershocks may follow. This earthquake adds to the region’s seismic activity, but no significant casualties or damages have been confirmed at this time.