Eastern Cuba has been struck by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, compounding the devastation caused by recent hurricanes and widespread power outages.
The quake's epicenter was located near Bartolome Maso, and it was felt as far as Miami. This comes just days after Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, knocked out power across the island, leaving millions without electricity.
The full extent of the damage from the earthquake is still unclear, but the island is already struggling to recover from weeks of natural disasters.
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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes blackouts
Havana, Nov 10 (AP) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling. The epicentre of the quake was located about 25 miles (40 ...
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Cuba hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake after being battered by hurricanes and blackouts
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling. The epicentre of the quake was located about 40 kilometre south of Bartolome Maso ...
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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts; felt in Miami
It wasn’t immediately clear if the earthquake resulted in damages or any injured. On Wednesday, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael ripped through western Cuba, with strong winds knocking out power island-wide,
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