Tuesday, March, 17 2026 - A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba early Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey has said.
It, however, disclosed that there were no immediate reports
of damage.
The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometres (7.2 miles)
about 49 kilometres south-southwest of the port of Maisi at 12:28 am (0428
GMT), according to the USGS.
Cuba had just started to restore electricity following a
total power blackout earlier on Monday, as the United States pursues its oil
blockade against the island’s communist government.
The USGS put the alert level for shaking-related fatalities
and economic losses at green, meaning “low likelihood for casualties and
damage”.
The towns of Imias and San Antonio del Sur may have
experienced moderate shaking, the USGS added.
US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to “take” Cuba,
with reports saying his administration has signalled to Cuban officials that
Washington wants President Miguel Diaz-Canel to be removed from power.
A 5.0-magnitude quake was recorded off the coast of Cuba on
March 6, according to the USGS.
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