Cuban seismologist on earthquakes: "The situation is quite complicated."

Seismologist Enrique Diego Arango warns about the complicated situation in Cuba following two earthquakes near Pilón, Granma. Damage has been reported, but tsunamis are not expected.

Sismos ocurridos cerca de Pilón © CENAIS
Earthquakes occurred near Pilón.Photo © CENAIS

Dr. Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba at the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS), warned on his social media that the situation is quite complicated following the occurrence of two earthquakes this Sunday southeast of Pilón, in Granma province.

On Facebook, Arango pointed out that "the situation is quite complicated; there are many reports of damage in Pilón. We need any damage reports you may have."

Facebook capture / Enrique Diego Arango Arias

Moreover, he clarified that: "In this area, the occurrence of tsunamis is unlikely."

On the other hand, Arango – an authoritative voice on the topic of seismology in Cuba – stated that he could not "respond to messages or phone calls. I haven't been able to publish," he noted, emphasizing that in situations like this, his social media becomes a reliable and frequently consulted source of information.

At 10:50 AM this Sunday, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred, with its epicenter located 48 kilometers southeast of Pilón, in Granma province.

Then, at 12:49 PM, an aftershock was recorded with a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale, surpassing the initial earthquake.

These seismic events have put the population in eastern Cuba on alert, leading thousands of people to move to public spaces safe from danger in anticipation of potential aftershocks.

Several users on social media have reported noticeable occurrences in various provinces in the eastern part of Cuba, as well as in the central region.

In Pilón, Granma, is where the most significant damages are currently concentrated.

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