• Very strong M6.8 earthquake hits Cuba, tsunami waves possible near epicenter

    A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.8 hit near the southeast coast of Cuba at 16:50 UTC (11:50 local time) on November 10, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 23.5 km (14.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 17 km (10.5 miles). The quake was preceded by M5.9 at 15:50 UTC.