Second Massive Tremor Hits Eastern Cuba in Under an Hour Communities Already Battling Hurricane Recovery Face New Crisis
Less than an hour after a 5.9 magnitude tremor, a more powerful 6.8 magnitude quake shakes the region, worsening the crisis.
The quake hit 39 km south of Bartolomé Masó, impacting provinces like Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Pilón.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel provides updates, confirming damage reports and urging residents to evacuate to open spaces for safety.
Landslides, damaged homes, downed power lines, and visible cracks in buildings are reported across eastern Cuba.
The US National Tsunami Warning Center issues a caution for potential coastal waves but no widespread tsunami threat.