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 preventative measures can communities take to mitigate the impacts of future earthquakes?
**Interview with Dr. Elena Martinez, Seismologist at the National Center for Seismological Research (Cenais)**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Dr. Martinez. Thank you for joining us to discuss the recent earthquakes that affected eastern and central provinces of Cuba. Can you give us a brief overview of what happened?
**Dr. Martinez:** Good afternoon! On Sunday, we recorded two significant earthquakes measuring 6 and 6.7 on the Richter scale. They struck around mid-morning near Pilón in Granma province. This was troubling news, especially as these are the 13th and 14th tremors registered this year.
**Editor:** What can you tell us about the impact of these earthquakes?
**Dr. Martinez:** Thankfully, we have no reported fatalities or injuries so far. However, there has been considerable damage to homes, electrical infrastructure, and some landslides in the mountainous areas. Structural damage includes total and partial collapses of buildings, as well as cracks in walls and fallen power poles.
**Editor:** That sounds serious. What measures are being taken to ensure public safety in the affected areas?
**Dr. Martinez:** President Miguel Díaz-Canel has urged residents to evacuate to open spaces and stay vigilant. Local authorities are working on assessing the damage and plan to initiate recovery efforts as soon as possible. They are also encouraging the public to remain calm and follow safety protocols—such as staying on the ground floor of buildings during aftershocks.
**Editor:** How are residents reacting to these events, especially in light of their recent experiences with Hurricane Oscar?
**Dr. Martinez:** The community is understandably shaken. Many shared their experiences through social media, commenting on how objects and furniture began moving in their homes. After facing Hurricane Oscar just weeks ago, this earthquake has added to their stress. However, there is a strong spirit of resilience among them, and we are committed to aiding their recovery.
**Editor:** What can you tell us about the aftershocks?
**Dr. Martinez:** After these two main quakes, we have recorded about 300 aftershocks, with fifteen being notable. Aftershocks are common following significant earthquakes, and residents should be prepared for potential further seismic activity.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Martinez, for providing valuable insights into this situation. We wish the residents of these affected provinces a quick recovery during these difficult times.
**Dr. Martinez:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope for a swift recovery for everyone impacted.
