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 stated that "the situation is quite complicated; many damages have been reported in Pilón. We need any damage reports you may have."
Additionally, he clarified that: “In this area, the occurrence of tsunamis is not likely.”
On the other hand, Arango – an authoritative voice on the subject of seismology in Cuba – stated that he could not "respond to messages or phone calls. I haven't been able to publish," he remarked, noting that in situations like this, his social media accounts become 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 the province of Granma.
Then, at 12:49 PM, an aftershock was recorded, reaching a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale, which exceeded the magnitude of the first earthquake.
These seismic events have put the population in eastern Cuba on high alert, prompting thousands of people to seek refuge in public areas that are considered safe, in anticipation of possible aftershocks.
Several users on social media have reported noticeable effects in various provinces in eastern Cuba, as well as in the central region.
In Pilón, Granma, is where the most significant damages are currently concentrated.
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