Two earthquakes have been reported in the eastern part of Cuba

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.7 and 3.8 shook the eastern region of Cuba on the morning of Sunday, March 9, 2025, according to seismic monitoring reports.

The first earthquake, measuring 3.7 in magnitude, was recorded at 11:36 a.m. (local time), with a depth of 42 km and an epicenter located 65 km east of Guantánamo.

According to the page of Facebook 'World Alert / Earthquakes and Disasters', minutes later, a second earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 was detected 35 km south of Baracoa, at a depth of 39 km.

So far, no material damage or casualties have been reported, but authorities advise the public to remain alert for possible aftershocks.

The event was confirmed on his social media by the head of the National Seismological Service of Cuba, Enrique Diego Arango Arias, from the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS) of Cuba.

"This morning, our network of seismological stations recorded two earthquakes in the southeastern tip of the country, with an epicenter on the Oriente fault. The map displaying both quakes and the preliminary data is shown. Many friends have asked me why no official statement has been issued despite the information being available on our website and reported by some agencies," the specialist stated.

According to Arango Arias, "the response is that we have not received any reports of perceptibility from the population, and until we have reports, they are not classified as perceptible earthquakes. It is very likely that they were felt, and the lack of information may be due to the low population density in the area and very poor communication coverage."

Additionally, the earthquake was reported early by the official journalist Jose Miguel Solís on his social media.

In recent weeks, the eastern region of Cuba has experienced significant seismic activity.

On February 25, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Bartolomé Masó, in Granma. On March 7, another tremor with a magnitude of 2.9 shook the same province.

Despite this activity, Arango Arias has clarified that, according to historical data and modeling, there is no significant risk of tsunamis for the Cuban coasts.

It is important to highlight that the eastern part of Cuba is the area with the highest seismic activity in the country, due to its proximity to the Oriente fault, one of the most active in the region.

Historically, this area has been the site of significant earthquakes, including the recent 6.8 magnitude quake that occurred on November 10, 2024, which caused material damage in several eastern provinces.

Cuban authorities maintain constant vigilance and urge the population to follow civil protection recommendations to ensure their safety in the event of possible seismic occurrences.