Tsunami threat for Cuba dismissed following earthquakes in the eastern region

The National Center for Seismic Research (CENAIS) ruled out the possibility of a tsunami this Sunday following the recent earthquakes recorded in eastern Cuba.

"The National Seismological System indicates that the occurrence of tsunamis in this area is unlikely," reported the state-run newspaper Granma.

On the social media platform Facebook, Puerto Rican news anchor and expert on the subject Ada Monzon stated that there is no tsunami alert for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, and Cuba, although she cautioned about the potential for strong waves near the epicenter.

The first tremor, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, was reported at 10:50 a.m. at coordinates 19.75 degrees north latitude and 76.91 degrees west longitude.

Later, at 11:49 a.m., a second, more intense earthquake occurred, registering a magnitude of 6.7 at a depth of 10 km, located 32 kilometers southeast of Pilón, in Granma province, at coordinates 19.2 degrees north latitude and -76.99 degrees west longitude.

The National Seismological Service's network received reports of these tremors being felt in several eastern provinces, including Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Granma, and Holguín. So far, damages have been confirmed in some areas.

The latest one represents the 14th perceptible earthquake recorded on the island in 2024.