Bartolomé Masó, Cuba – A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck 35 kilometers south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba, on Sunday, shaking communities across the region. The tremor, recorded at a depth of 14.2 kilometers, hit at approximately 15:50 UTC, sparking widespread reports of shaking.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake registered a “VII” on the ShakeMap intensity scale, indicating significant shaking in affected areas. Residents across southern Cuba and even parts of Jamaica reported feeling the tremor. Though the USGS’s PAGER system marked estimated economic losses as minimal, the impact on local infrastructure remains under assessment.
Local authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report any aftershocks to the appropriate channels. The earthquake’s intensity underscores the need for earthquake preparedness in the Caribbean, a region prone to seismic activity.
