Cuba: a powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Cuba

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Cuba: a powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana

A powerful 6.1 magnitude offshore earthquake struck Cuba on June 8, felt throughout Havana. Office buildings and residential towers were evacuated as a precaution, including the historic Lonja del Comercio. No injuries or major damage were reported immediately.

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