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Following the registration of the 6.1 magnitude earthquake this Monday, which occurred 35 kilometers southwest of Chivirico, the capital of the Guamá municipality in the province of Santiago de Cuba, researchers have recorded a total of 318 aftershocks.
Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba at the National Center for Seismic Research (CENAIS), reported on Facebook this Tuesday that out of the total number of aftershocks, at least seven have been noticeable to the public.
For his part, Arango also noted that since the earthquakes of magnitudes 6 and 6.7 occurred on November 10, 2024, in the Pilón area, a total of 8,482 aftershocks have been recorded.
Of these, 137 have been reported as presumably perceptible, indicating significant seismic activity in the region.
The earthquake recorded this Monday at around 1:00 a.m., the 137th of the year, affected more than 90 homes and four state buildings, with no reports of casualties so far, according to a dispatch from the EFE agency.
It was noticeable throughout the eastern region of the country, including the provinces of Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey (central-eastern).
The EFE agency cited Arango, who explained that this earthquake is not a replica of those recorded last November with an epicenter south of the municipality of Pilón, in the neighboring province of Granma, although it occurred in the same fault, the Oriente fault.
Regarding this earthquake, CENAIS published a scientific study on its website this Monday, indicating that earthquakes tend to occur more frequently at night in certain regions of the Caribbean.
This finding highlights the importance of understanding the factors that influence these phenomena.
The earthquake on Monday, with its epicenter located southwest of Santiago de Cuba, caused landslides and the falling of large stones in Babujal, in the Guamá municipality of Santiago de Cuba.
Moreover, it instilled fear, uncertainty, and destruction, according to a poignant testimony that reflects the anguish experienced by those affected and their families living in other countries.
The devastation and emotional impact on the most vulnerable communities highlight the severity of the situation and the urgent need for attention, as noted in a Facebook post by Yau Salcedo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seismic Activity in Eastern Cuba
How many aftershocks have been recorded following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Santiago de Cuba?
A total of 318 aftershocks have been recorded since the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Santiago de Cuba on December 23, 2024.
What impact did the recent earthquake have on the infrastructure of Santiago de Cuba?
The earthquake on December 23, 2024, which affected eastern Cuba, caused damage to over 90 homes and four state buildings, as well as landslides in the municipality of Guamá.
Why do so many aftershocks occur following earthquakes in Cuba?
After significant earthquakes, aftershocks are a common phenomenon due to the adjustment of the rupture zone, as explained by Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba.
How has seismic activity affected the population of eastern Cuba?
Seismic activity has caused fear, uncertainty, and destruction in the most vulnerable communities, resulting in significant material and emotional damage in the affected region.
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