President Díaz-Canel warns about earthquake in eastern Cuba

Havana, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel asked the population in the eastern provinces of Cuba to remain alert and comply with the measures taken in response to the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that shocked Santiago de Cuba on Monday.

December 23, 2024
15:59

On his X profile, the head of State noted that he was keeping abreast of the situation that occurred at 01:00 hours, local time, some 35 kilometers southwest of the town of Chivirico in Santiago de Cuba province.

The earth tremor was felt throughout the eastern half of the country and is independent of those that took place on November 10 in Pilón, expert Enrique Arango, head of the National Seismological Research Center (CENAIS), pointed out.

As of 5:00 a.m., local time, 208 aftershocks have been recorded, some of which were felt in areas close to the epicenter.

In response to the earthquake, the upper floors of buildings were evacuated, and the condition of homes is being assessed.

Experts ruled out the danger of tsunamis.

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