M5.0 shallow earthquake — 62 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba

Date/Time (UTC): Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:56:15 GMT

Magnitude: 5.0 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 10 km (shallow)

Coordinates: 19.7401°N, -74.4084°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Shallow earthquakes (less than 30km deep) are typically felt more strongly at the surface and cause greater damage than deeper events of the same magnitude.

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