A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba, with reported low risk of casualties or damage.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Cuba early Tuesday morning, as confirmed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) and was located approximately 49 kilometers south-southwest of the port of Maisi, at 12:28 AM local time. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage and the USGS indicated a low alert level for casualties and economic losses, suggesting that the risk to life and property was minimal. Moderate shaking may have been felt in nearby towns such as Imias and San Antonio del Sur.