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Dr. Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba, reported that since the earthquakes measuring 6.0 and 6.7 that occurred on November 10 southeast of the town of Pilón in Granma province, a total of 8,051 aftershocks have been detected.
Through a post on Facebook, the specialist from the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS) specified that, out of those aftershocks, at least 133 could be noticeable in the areas close to the epicenter.
However, he clarified that there is no direct confirmation of all of them due to the lack of specific reports of perceptibility.
Arango explained that this behavior is common after significant earthquakes like those that occurred in November: "The greater the magnitude of an earthquake, the longer the time during which aftershocks are recorded."
The original earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 and 6.7 raised significant concern among the residents of the region, as they were felt intensely and caused alarm in several nearby localities to Pilón.
Last Friday, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded at 09:04:33 UTC, with its epicenter located 42 kilometers southeast of Pilón, in the province of Granma.
Arango Arias reported that the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 8 kilometers, was felt in several areas of the provinces of Granma and Santiago de Cuba.
CENAIS indicated that no material or personal damages had been reported due to this earthquake.
Previously, on December 9, the network of stations recorded a seismic event of magnitude 3.4, which was felt in the provinces of Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba.
Arango specified that the tremor occurred exactly at 7:29 a.m. and was noticeable in "several areas" of the mentioned provinces.
The mentioned source indicated that the earthquake was located at coordinates 19.89 degrees north latitude and 75.50 degrees west longitude, about 24 kilometers south of Caimanera, in Guantánamo. It was recorded at a depth of 30 kilometers.
The tremors that shook Pilón, in the province of Granma, on November 10, have forever changed the lives of its residents, including that of Yaniseli Ramírez Tejeda, a 25-year-old young mother.
"It was a huge roar," Ramírez told the state-run newspaper La Demajagua, recalling how the ground began to shake while he was cooking in the yard with his two-year-old child.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seismic Activity in Eastern Cuba
How many aftershocks have been recorded following the earthquakes in Pilón, Cuba?
A total of 8,051 aftershocks have been recorded following the earthquakes of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.7 that occurred on November 10, southeast of Pilón in Granma province. Of these, at least 133 may have been felt in areas close to the epicenter.
What impact have the recent earthquakes had on the population of Pilón?
The earthquakes have resulted in ten people injured and at least 3,752 buildings damaged, particularly in the province of Granma. Many residents of Pilón are facing a harsh reality, living in tents due to the damage to their homes and the lack of basic resources.
What measures has the Cuban government taken in response to the seismic crisis in the East?
The Cuban government has set up tents to house families affected by the earthquakes. However, this measure has faced criticism for its limited scope and the lack of attention given to other communities equally impacted.
How has the high number of aftershocks following the earthquakes in Cuba been explained?
After significant earthquakes, such as those that occurred in November, aftershocks are a common phenomenon. According to Enrique Diego Arango Arias, the head of Cuba's National Seismological Service, these aftershocks are a result of the adjustment of the fault zone and are usually smaller than the main earthquake.
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