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Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday.
Cities in different regions in the southestern part of the island, which were close to the epicenter, reported collapsed buildings. As of this moment, no fatalities have been reported yet. But it only adds to the suffering of a population that experienced storms and blackouts, as Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, reported earlier.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 6.8 magnitude earthquake had its epicenter located 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Bartolomé Masó, in the province of Granma, located in the eastern region of the island. The origin of the earthquake had a depth of only 12.8 kilometers (7.9 miles). The information was confirmed by the National Center for Seismological Research of Cuba (CENAIS). Although the epicenter was in the sea, no tsunami warning was issued.
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Cities in different regions in the southestern part of the island, which were close to the epicenter, reported collapsed buildings. As of this moment, no fatalities have been reported yet. But it only adds to the suffering of a population that experienced storms and blackouts, as Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, reported earlier.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 6.8 magnitude earthquake had its epicenter located 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Bartolomé Masó, in the province of Granma, located in the eastern region of the island. The origin of the earthquake had a depth of only 12.8 kilometers (7.9 miles). The information was confirmed by the National Center for Seismological Research of Cuba (CENAIS). Although the epicenter was in the sea, no tsunami warning was issued.
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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
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