The National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS) has ruled out the chance of a tsunami following the recent earthquakes in eastern Cuba. According to the National Seismological System, the likelihood of tsunamis occurring in this area is minimal, reported Granma and other official sources.
On Facebook, the Puerto Rican news presenter and expert in the field, Ada Monzon, clarified that there is no tsunami warning for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, or Cuba. However, she cautioned about the possibility of strong waves near the earthquake's epicenter.
Earthquakes and Their Impact on Eastern Cuba
The first tremor, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, was detected at 10:50 a.m. at coordinates 19.75 degrees north latitude and 76.91 degrees west longitude. Following this, a more intense quake was recorded at 11:49 a.m., with a magnitude of 6.7 and a depth of 10 km, located 32 kilometers southeast of Pilón in the Granma province, at coordinates 19.2 degrees north latitude and -76.99 degrees west longitude.
Community Reactions and Damage Assessment
The National Seismological Service network received reports of these tremors being felt across various eastern provinces, including Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Granma, and Holguín. So far, there have been confirmations of some material damage in specific areas.
This latest quake marks the 14th noticeable earthquake recorded on the island in 2024.