Havana, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits off Cuba: USGS

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2026-03-17

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba early Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about 49 kilometers south-southwest of the port of Maisi at 12:28 am (0428 GMT), according to the USGS. Cuba had just started to restore electricity following a total power blackout earlier on Monday, as the United States pursues i......

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