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

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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. The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about 49 kilometers south-southwest of Cuba's easternmost municipality of Maisi at 12:28 am (0428 GMT), according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Cuba is trying to restore electricity following a total power blackout on Monday, as the U......

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