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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba early Tuesday, unsettling residents and adding to the island’s ongoing energy and economic challenges.
According to Cuba's Seismological Service and official media, the tremor occurred at 12:28am, with its epicenter approximately 37 kilometers southeast of Guantánamo province.
The quake was reportedly felt across several eastern provinces, including Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, and Granma. It is the fourth noticeable earthquake recorded in Cuba this year.
The earthquake comes amid mounting stress on Cuba’s energy infrastructure.
Officials reported a nationwide blackout on Monday affecting the country’s 11 million residents.