Two earthquakes of magnitude 6 and 6.7 on the Richter scale were felt this Sunday in several provinces in eastern and central Mexico. Cuba, leaving a preliminary balance of affected homes, electrical breakdowns and landslides from mountainous areas, without reporting fatalities or injuries at the moment.
Two earthquakes affected several eastern and central provinces
It should be noted that these earthquakes are the 13th and 14th recorded so far this year. They occurred mid-morning by the National Center for Seismological Research (Cenais) in the vicinity of the municipality of Pilón, in Granma.
Cenais indicated that it had reported 300 aftershocks of these events, of which fifteen were noticeable.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel called on the residents of Granma and Santiago de Cuba to go out and stay in open places. The first and essential thing is to save lives.
He also specified that the damage is being evaluated to begin recovery.
“We have gone through difficult days, but we will recover, no matter how complicated it is, we will get up,” he said.
According to preliminary reports, total and partial collapses of houses and state buildings have been reported, as well as cracks in walls and fallen electrical poles.
Through state television, the lighthouse in the coastal town of Cabo Cruz (Granma), which is more than 150 years old, has suffered cracks and fissures in various parts of its structure.
The provincial authorities have asked the population to remain calm, prudent and disciplined, and comply with the established measures, such as concentrating on the ground floor of tall buildings and open spaces.
Through social networks, residents of the areas where these tremors have been felt have shared their impressions of being surprised to see the movement of furniture and objects in their homes.
The eastern part of the island is still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Oscar, which occurred three weeks ago, and from the intense rain storms of recent days, when it was affected by these new events.
(EFE)
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What seismic activity patterns have been observed in Cuba following the recent earthquakes, and how do they compare to historical data?
**Interview with Carlos Martínez, Seismologist at the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAI)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Carlos. We’ve seen significant seismic activity in Cuba with two major earthquakes striking eastern and central provinces. Can you provide us with more details about what occurred?
**Carlos Martínez:** Thank you for having me. Yes, on Sunday, two earthquakes measuring magnitudes 6.0 and 6.7 struck in quick succession near Pilón in Granma province. These were the 13th and 14th earthquakes recorded this year in the region. Thankfully, reports so far indicate no fatalities or injuries, but there has been damage to several homes and infrastructure.
**Interviewer:** That’s a relief to hear. What can you tell us about the aftershocks and their impact?
**Carlos Martínez:** We have recorded around 300 aftershocks since the initial quakes, with about fifteen being felt significantly. This kind of seismic activity can cause additional stress on already weakened structures, which is why we are encouraging residents to remain cautious and follow safety protocols.
**Interviewer:** President Miguel Díaz-Canel has urged residents to evacuate to open spaces for safety. What is the general sentiment among the population in affected areas?
**Carlos Martínez:** The president’s call for precaution is vital. Our preliminary assessments suggest that people are understandably anxious. Many have reported experiencing their furniture moving during the quakes, which can be alarming. However, the community seems to be responding with resilience. They are following the safety measures put in place by local authorities.
**Interviewer:** Aside from the immediate safety concerns, what are the next steps for recovery and evaluation of the damage?
**Carlos Martínez:** Currently, teams are evaluating the full extent of the damage, which includes total and partial collapses of homes and state buildings, and cracks in the walls. Recovery efforts will commence as soon as assessments are complete. This may take time, especially since the region is still recovering from Hurricane Oscar just a few weeks ago.
**Interviewer:** How can people outside the affected areas help?
**Carlos Martínez:** Awareness is key. People can spread information about safety and recovery efforts, donate to relief funds, or even volunteer for local recovery initiatives. It’s important for everyone to remain connected and offer support where they can.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Carlos, for your insights and for keeping us informed on this developing situation. We wish the best for the recovery efforts in Cuba.
**Carlos Martínez:** Thank you for helping raise awareness. Together, we will overcome these challenges.