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.
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."
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.
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
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.
6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Cuba: 'Crisis without parallel in our nation'
Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday.
Maps: Strong Quakes Strike Near Cuba
The larger, 6.8-magnitude quake happened at 11:49 a.m. Cuba time about 24 miles south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba, data from the United States Geological Survey shows. It shook the island about an hour after a quake in the same area with a magnitude of 5.9.
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.
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts; felt in Miami
It wasn’t immediately clear if the earthquake resulted in damages or any injured. On Wednesday, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael ripped through western Cuba, with strong winds knocking out power island-wide,
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.
After Hurricanes, Two Earthquakes Jolt Crisis-hit Cuba
Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide.
iHeart on MSN17h
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
The earthquake was centered in Burica at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). The USGS said it received 208 reports of ...
Small earthquake felt near Ohio River in Brown County
A small earthquake was reported by the United States Geological Survey near the Ohio River on Thursday morning.