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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Cuba Amidst Power Crisis; Tsunami Fear Dispelled
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News18
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17-03-2026, 15:43
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Cuba Amidst Power Crisis; Tsunami Fear Dispelled
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A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Cuba on Tuesday, exacerbating an existing severe electricity crisis and widespread blackout.
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The earthquake's epicenter was near the port of Maisí in eastern Cuba, within the sea, at a depth of 15 kilometers.
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People ran into the streets in panic due to the tremors, which occurred while most were asleep, followed by aftershocks.
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Despite initial fears, no tsunami warning was issued as a 6.0 magnitude earthquake is generally insufficient to cause dangerous tsunami waves.
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No major damage or loss of life has been reported, with the USGS issuing a 'Green Alert' indicating low likelihood of widespread destruction.
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