A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken jap Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts which have left many on the island reeling.
The epicenter of the quake Sunday was situated roughly 25 miles (40 km) south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba, in line with the USA Geological Survey.
The rumbling was felt throughout the jap stretch of Cuba, together with in larger cities like Santiago de
Cuba. It wasn’t instantly clear if the earthquake resulted in harm or any injured.
On Wednesday, Class 3 Hurricane Rafael ripped by means of western Cuba, with sturdy winds knocking out energy island-wide, destroying lots of of houses and forcing evacuations of lots of of hundreds of individuals.
Weeks earlier than in October, the island was additionally hit by a one-two punch. First, it was hit by island-wide blackouts stretching on for days, a product of the island’s vitality disaster. Shortly after, it was
slapped by a robust hurricane that struck the jap a part of the island and killed a minimum of six individuals.
The blackouts and wider discontent amongst many struggling to get by has stoked small protests throughout the island.
