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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba early on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), the US Geological Survey (USGS) stated.
The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about 49 kilometers south-southwest of Cuba’s easternmost municipality of Maisi at 12:28 a.m., based on the USGS.
There have been no speedy experiences of casualties or harm. Cuba is attempting to revive electrical energy following a complete energy blackout on Monday (March 17, 2026), as the US pursues its oil blockade in opposition to the island’s communist authorities.
The USGS put the alert stage for shaking-related fatalities and financial losses at inexperienced, which means “low chance for casualties and harm”.
The quake was first reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, which additionally logged aftershocks of as much as 4.7-magnitude.Cub a’s seismological service stated it acquired perceptibility experiences from the Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo provinces. The epicentre was round 95 kilometers from Guantanamo.
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday (March 16) to “take” Cuba, along with his administration reportedly signaling to Cuban officers that Washington needs President Miguel Diaz-Canel to be faraway from energy.
Revealed – March 17, 2026 03:21 pm IST