People drive along a road littered with fallen power lines after the passing of Hurricane Rafael in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
After weeks of hurricanes and blackouts have left many in Cuba reeling, an earthquake has left people shaken as rumbling was felt across the eastern stretch of the island, including in bigger cities like Santiago de Cuba, as well as Holguin and Guantanamo.Posted: Nov 10, 2024 2:45 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
The epicentre of the quake was located about 40 kilometre south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey. Yolanda Tabio, 76, said people in the city flocked to the streets and were still nervously sitting in their doorways. She said she felt at least two aftershocks following the quake, but that she hadn't heard of any damage suffered by her friends and family.
Others reported hearing screams, adding that the quake was strong and stretched on for some time. On social media, residents in the small town of Pilon reported minor damage, posting photos of crumbling roofs and cracks on building walls, not uncommon in Cuba where many structures are older and in need of repair.The earthquake comes during another tough stretch for Cuba.
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