On Sunday morning, powerful earthquakes shook the southern provinces of Eastern Cuba, including Las Tunas, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo, resulting in severe damage to homes and roads in the area. The first quake struck around 10 a.m. with a magnitude of 6.0, followed by a second, stronger tremor measuring 6.7 at 11:46 a.m., according to Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of the National Seismological Service.
In response to concerns about potential tsunamis, Arango Arias reassured the public that such events are unlikely in this region. Reports from social media users have highlighted the extent of the damage, noting significant impacts on both residential properties and state-owned buildings.
Impact on Pilón, Granma
The municipality of Pilón in Granma was particularly affected, with numerous reports of structural damage. The earthquakes have exacerbated the already fragile infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by these communities under the current regime. Residents are grappling with the aftermath as they assess the full extent of the destruction.