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The head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba, Enrique Diego Arango Arias, reported that the country's network of seismological stations recorded a perceptible earthquake at 12:24 a.m. on February 25.
The seismic event had a magnitude of 3.3 degrees and was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The epicenter was located 24 kilometers from the municipality of Bartolomé Masó and 37 kilometers southeast of the town of Pilón, both of which are part of the Granma province.
According to the provided data, the earthquake was located at the coordinates 19.67° north latitude and -77.14° west longitude.
Arango Arias referred to reports on the visibility of the localities Marea de Portillo and Bartolomé Masó.
However, in the comments section, residents of the Granma municipalities of Media Luna, Campechuela, and Pilón reported feeling the tremor.
The official note published by CENAIS on its website states that as a result of the minor earthquake recorded this morning, "no material damage or loss of human life has been reported."
In a more recent post, Enrique Diego Arango Arias reported on a magnitude 5.4 earthquake that occurred in the northeast of the Dominican Republic at 1:48 a.m. today.
In that case, the phenomenon was recorded at a depth of 19.1 km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Head of CENAIS confirms seismic risk in Cuba but urges to avoid alarmism
In recent days, Enrique Diego Arango Arias addressed recent information that has caused alarm regarding the possibility of a major earthquake in the Caribbean that could impact Cuba.
Through a post on his Facebook profile, the specialist clarified that although there are areas with geological faults that accumulate significant energy and can produce substantial earthquakes, predicting such an event in the short term without concrete data is not possible.
"Both in the Dominican Republic and in Cuba, Japan, California, and many other places a major earthquake could occur along fault lines where there is a significant amount of accumulated energy. This is no secret to anyone, but in the short term, it is very difficult to make a forecast without showing data to support it. The call for attention is valid, but in a less alarmist and sensationalist manner," wrote Arango Arias on Facebook.
The expert responded to an article titled "Director of the Seismological Institute warns that a major earthquake could occur at any moment", published on February 16 by the Dominican news portal Diario Libre.
That post generated concern among many Cubans, prompting the head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba to clarify the context of the situation.
Arango Arias emphasized that "based on the threat of each territory, the estimates of seismic hazard are established and included in the codes for seismic-resistant construction."
Additionally, he emphasized that the authorities and the population must maintain appropriate preparedness measures to mitigate the risks associated with earthquakes.
The expert's clarification aimed to prevent the spread of alarmist information that could induce panic among the population.
Ten people were injured and at least 3,752 buildings were damaged as the main impacts left by the earthquakes of 6 and 6.7 degrees that shook the southeast of Cuba on November 10 of last year.
Since the earthquakes of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.7 that occurred on November 10, 2024, a total of 9,637 aftershocks have been recorded, of which 141 have been reported as presumably perceptible.
Regarding the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on December 23, 2024, at 1:00 a.m., felt in the eastern half of the country, 573 aftershocks have been detected, of which only three have been felt by the population, according to the latest report from CENAIS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seismic Activity in Cuba
What was the magnitude of the recent earthquake recorded near Granma, Cuba?
The recent earthquake registered near Granma, Cuba, had a magnitude of 3.3 degrees and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 24 kilometers from the municipality of Bartolomé Masó.
Were there any reported damages after the earthquake near Granma?
After the 3.3 magnitude earthquake near Granma, no material damage or loss of human life has been reported, according to the official note from CENAIS.
What is the seismic risk in Cuba according to the authorities?
The head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba, Enrique Diego Arango Arias, has confirmed that there is a seismic risk in Cuba due to areas with geological faults that accumulate significant energy. However, he has urged people to avoid alarmism, as predicting a major earthquake in the short term without concrete data is not possible.
What measures should authorities and the population take in response to seismic activity in Cuba?
Enrique Diego Arango Arias emphasizes that authorities and the population should maintain appropriate preparedness measures to reduce the risks associated with earthquakes. This includes adhering to seismic hazard estimates and the regulations for earthquake-resistant construction.
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