Moderate M 5.0 Earthquake Strikes 62 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba

What Happened

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 (mww) occurred near the coast of Cuba on March 26, 2026, at 09:56:15 UTC. The seismic event was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and has been officially reviewed by seismologists.

Location Details

The earthquake was centered approximately 62 km south-southwest of Maisí, Cuba, at coordinates 19.7401°N and 74.4084°W. The event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Seismologically, this is classified as a shallow earthquake, as it occurred less than 20 km below the surface. Shallow earthquakes are typically felt more distinctly than deeper events of the same magnitude.

Impact Assessment

According to the source data, there is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect (tsunami status: 0). No felt reports have been officially recorded by the USGS for this event at this time, and no specific alert level color has been assigned.

What You Should Know

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake is characterized as a “moderate earthquake.” While these are routine geological events, they are capable of causing damage to poorly constructed buildings in the immediate area. Residents should be aware that aftershocks are a possibility following an event of this size, though they are typically smaller than the initial quake.

Source

Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.