Three hundred aftershocks of the earthquake in eastern Cuba have been recorded, 15 of which were noticeable

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 have been noticeable to the population.

Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, the first secretary of the PCC in Santiago de Cuba, reported on her Facebook profile that, as of 5:00 PM this Sunday, the National Seismological Service had recorded "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 perceptible."

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 items you may need to stay in safe areas,” the leader emphasized.

Hours earlier, Johnson announced on national television that following the recorded earthquakes, the provincial leaders visited the 11 high-rise buildings in the municipal center, which have between eight and 18 floors, and advised the residents to remain in open spaces.

The leader emphasized that the public was encouraged to move in an orderly and disciplined manner to prevent possible accidents.

"It is not the same to lower oneself in response to an event of this magnitude, which always carries the risk of stumbling or falling, as it is to lower oneself in a disciplined manner and focus primarily on the lower areas. We have experience with these phenomena and then, well, move to the area of the 26th of July school city, 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 be conducted, 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; there are many reported damages in Pilón, and we need reports of damages if you have them."

In Santiago de Cuba, several social media users have reported damage to homes and state buildings, primarily highlighting the cracking of walls.