The National Seismological Service has recorded at least 300 aftershocks from the earthquake that occurred this Sunday southeast of Pilón in Granma, of which at least 15 were felt by the population.
Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, the first secretary of the PCC in Santiago de Cuba, reported through her Facebook profile that, as of 5:00 PM this Sunday, the National Seismological Service reported "a premonitory earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale, a main earthquake of 6.7, and more than 300 aftershocks, of which 15 were noticeable."
Additionally, it was noted that the magnitudes of the 15 perceptible earthquakes range from 2.5 to 5.9.
"It is important to be in open spaces, to carry a backpack with your documents, non-perishable food, a sheet or blanket, medications, water, and other supplies that may be needed to remain in safe locations," emphasized the leader.
Hours earlier, Johnson announced through national television that after the earthquakes were recorded, the leaders of the province visited the 11 high-rise buildings in the capital municipality, which range from eight to 18 floors, and advised the residents to stay in open spaces.
The leader urged the population to move in an orderly and disciplined manner to prevent possible accidents.
"It is not the same to go down in response to an event of this magnitude, which always carries the risk of stumbling or falling, as it is to go down in a disciplined manner, focusing above all on the lower levels. We already have experience with these phenomena and then, well, we will move to the 26 de Julio school city area, which is relatively close, especially to the 18-story buildings," the leader indicated.
Additionally, it was reported that throughout the afternoon of this Sunday, damage assessments will take place, and the public will be kept informed about the measures to be taken in situations like this.
Previously, 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.
On Facebook, Arango noted that "the situation is quite complicated; numerous damages have been reported in Pilón, and we need any damage reports you may have."
In Santiago de Cuba, several users on social media have reported damage to homes and state buildings, primarily highlighting wall cracks.
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