5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Cuba's Coast

On Tuesday, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit off the coast of Cuba, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) and was located 49 kilometers south-southwest of Port Maisi at 12:28 GMT.

There were no immediate reports of damage following the quake. This seismic event comes as Cuba is in the process of restoring electricity after a total power blackout earlier on Monday.

The USGS indicated a low likelihood of casualties and damage in towns such as Imia and San Antonio del Sur, which experienced moderate shaking. Additionally, the article mentions that US President Donald Trump had made a statement regarding Cuba, signaling to Cuban officials in Washington a desire for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to remove power.

A previous earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was recorded off the coast of Cuba on March 6.