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Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Cuba's coast
Earthquakes that shook communities around the world
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This Sunday, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the eastern part of Cuba’s coast, resulting in significant damage to the island’s infrastructure, especially residents’ homes and power lines. The most affected location was Granma province near the municipality of Bartolome Maso, and it was also felt in the eastern provinces of Santiago de Cuba.
Some of the residents in Southern Florida shared on social media that they felt the impact of the shockwave, although authorities in Miami confirmed there was no reason for them to be alarmed.
Every year, thousands of tiny tremors are recorded all over the planet, some of which are so small that they go unnoticed. However, some earthquakes are remembered throughout history for their unparalleled destruction and devastation.
Click through the following gallery to discover some of the highest-magnitude earthquakes in history.
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