6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Cuba, Triggers Tsunami Alert
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Cuba near Santiago de Cuba, following an earlier 5.9 magnitude quake. The epicenter was located 24 miles south of Bartolomé Masó in Granma Province. While there were reports of some damage, no injuries or tsunami threats were reported. The quakes occurred shortly after Hurricane Rafael impacted western Cuba, exacerbating the island's ongoing energy crisis.
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- Maps: Strong Quakes Strike Near Cuba The New York Times
- 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts The Associated Press
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