Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes eastern Cuba, causing damage in Santiago and Granma

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba on Sunday, shaking buildings in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas. The quake occurred near Granma province at a depth of 14 km, following a 5.9 magnitude tremor about an hour earlier. Residents reported strong shaking, with some damage noted in Pilon. Many buildings in the region are older and vulnerable. The US National Tsunami Warning Center stated there is no tsunami threat from these quakes. This earthquake adds to a series of recent natural disasters in Cuba, including Hurricane Oscar and Hurricane Rafael, which caused widespread power outages. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and rolling blackouts continue in eastern Cuba.