Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits off Cuba: USGS
Cuba had just started to restore electricity following a total power blackout earlier on Monday, as the United States pursues its oil blockade against the island's communist government.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba early on Tuesday (17 March), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometres about 49 kilometres south-southwest of the port of Maisi at 12:28am (0428 GMT), according to the USGS.
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Cuba had just started to restore electricity following a total power blackout earlier on Monday, as the United States pursues its oil blockade against the island's communist government.
The USGS put the alert level for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses at green, meaning "low likelihood for casualties and damage".
The towns of Imias and San Antonio del Sur may have experienced moderate shaking, the USGS added.
US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to "take" Cuba, with reports saying his administration has signalled to Cuban officials that Washington wants President Miguel Diaz-Canel to be removed from power.
A 5.0-magnitude quake was recorded off the coast of Cuba on 6 March, according to the USGS.
