Damaging 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Cuba amid recovery from power failures, hurricanes
An impactful 6.8 earthquake struck Cuba on Sunday amid a grueling recovery from recent power failures and damaging hurricane activity, officials said. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake "occurred as the result of predominantly strike-slip faulting at shallow depth near within the Septentrional-Oriente Fault Zone."
6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of eastern Cuba
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba on Sunday, causing material damage in several regions as the island continues to recover from widespread blackouts and the impact of two hurricanes over the past few weeks.
Cuba Continues To Be Battered By Nature, Enduring Back-to-Back Earthquakes After Large Hurricane
Two strong earthquakes struck Cuba's southeastern region just days after Hurricane Rafael, further impairing the country's recovery efforts and causing more destruction.
Strong earthquakes strike Cuba, causing damage and landslides
A pair of strong earthquakes has struck off the southern coast of Cuba, inflicting damage and causing landslides.
Strong earthquakes shake southeast Cuba on the heels of hurricane, islandwide blackouts
Back-to-back earthquakes hit southeastern Cuba on Sunday, damaging houses, buildings and power lines as well as causing landslides, the goverment said.
Multiple earthquakes reported off the south coast of Cuba near Pilon
HAVANA — 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.
6.8 magnitude earthquake off Cuba felt in parts of Florida
FLORIDA, USA — A large 6.8 magnitude earthquake took place off the southeastern coast of Cuba Sunday around 11:49 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) map. The quake, which was only 14 kilometers deep, was felt as far away as South Florida.
Earthquake Strikes Cuba Amidst Hurricanes and Blackouts
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Cuba on Sunday, intensifying the hardships endured from recent hurricanes and prolonged blackouts. No immediate damage or injuries were reported, but residents in cities like Santiago de Cuba were visibly shaken.
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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling
Cuba Hit By Major Earthquake As Island Battles Storm Aftermath
A powerful earthquake rocks eastern Cuba, compounding devastation from Hurricane Rafael and ongoing power crisis.
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