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Earthquakes in eastern Cuba damaged energy infrastructure

11 November 2024 22:27 (UTC+04:00)
Earthquakes in eastern Cuba damaged energy infrastructure

By Alimat Aliyeva

The earthquakes that struck eastern Cuba on Sunday caused significant damage to the region's electrical infrastructure, Azernews reports.

The provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Granma, where the tremors were felt, experienced damage to transformers and power cables. As a result, there have been disruptions to the national electric power system, and efforts are ongoing to restore service.

Earlier, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported two powerful tremors, with magnitudes of 5.9 and 6.8, off the coast of Cuba. In response, President Miguel Díaz-Canel wrote on Twitter that landslides had occurred in the affected areas, and significant destruction was reported.

As of now, there is no confirmed information on fatalities. However, authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and rescue teams have been dispatched to assess the extent of the damage.

Cuba, located near major fault lines in the Caribbean, is prone to seismic activity. Earthquakes, although relatively rare, have historically caused significant damage to infrastructure. This recent series of tremors highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the island's infrastructure, which has been compounded by economic challenges and the aging power grid.

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