MAISI, Guantanamo — A 5.8 magnitude quake occurred near Maisí around midnight Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 04:28 UTC (00:28 local time), with its epicenter roughly 51 km south-southwest of Maisí and a depth of 13 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 15 online responses from people indicating they felt weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in and around the Guantánamo area experienced the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are rubble/field stone masonry and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey