Sun Nov 10 17:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Cuba Shaken by 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake near Bartolomé Maso

**Bartolomé Maso, Granma, Cuba** – A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck near Bartolomé Maso, Granma, Cuba, on Sunday morning, November 10th, 2024, at 10:50 am local time. The tremor, originating at a shallow depth of 17 km, was widely felt in the area, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

While initial reports from EMSC and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) put the quake at 6.0 magnitude, other agencies like France’s Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS) and The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported magnitudes of 5.4 and 5.6 respectively. These discrepancies are typical in the early stages, as seismologists refine their data and calculations.

Due to its shallow depth, the earthquake was felt strongly in Bartolomé Maso, where moderate shaking was reported. Light to moderate damage is possible in the area. Other towns experiencing light shaking include Yara, Campechuela, Manzanillo, Contramaestre, and Santiago de Cuba, all located within a 113 km radius of the epicenter.

Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage and any potential injuries. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

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