A 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Cuba on Sunday, following a tumultuous period of hurricanes and blackouts. The epicenter was situated about 25 miles south of Bartolomé Masó, as per the United States Geological Survey. Major areas, including Santiago de Cuba, experienced significant tremors, though no immediate damage or injuries were reported. Residents were visibly unsettled, taking to the streets in Santiago, Cuba's second largest city.
Yolanda Tabío, a local resident, described the frightening experience: "You had to see how everything was moving, the walls, everything." The quake follows a recent onslaught of natural disasters. Last Wednesday, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael battered western Cuba, causing widespread power outages, damaging homes, and resulting in mass evacuations. The island continues grappling with the aftermath, including large-scale blackouts.
In October, Cuba was already reeling from extensive power outages followed by another hurricane in the eastern region, resulting in six fatalities. These challenges have heightened public frustration, leading to small protests. Cuba's ongoing energy crisis complicates recovery efforts. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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