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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 in western Cuba felt in Havana

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Pinar del Rio province in western Cuba, with tremors felt in Havana. Local authorities reported no casualties or significant damage resulting from the event.

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What happened

The earthquake that hit the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio in the west of the country was felt in Havana, a TASS correspondent reports.

Why it matters

One could feel the tremors, when in high-rise buildings.

Common ground

As residents of the Cuban capital told a TASS correspondent, there had been no significant tremors in this area of the island before.

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Pinar del Rio province in western Cuba, with tremors felt in Havana. Local authorities reported no casualties or significant damage resulting from the event.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The earthquake that hit the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio in the west of the country was felt in Havana”
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Two independent web search results (WPBF and a report citing Cubadebate) confirm that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near western Cuba and was felt in both Pinar del Río and Havana.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... According to Cubadebate, a Cuban state media outlet, the tremor was felt in the provinces of Pinar del Río and Havana and on the Isle of Youth.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... "It felt strong. I had never felt anything like that," said Yusmila Hernandez, 44, at her home in Pinar del Rio, in western Cuba. "People ...
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/strong-earthqua…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond.
https://www.wpbf.com/article/earthquake-with-61-magnitude-hi…
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Claim 2: “Local authorities did not report any damage or casualties.”
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The provided web search results discuss a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Mexico/Guatemala with no casualties, but they do not provide information regarding the casualties or damage for the earthquake in Cuba.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... Authorities did not report any severe damage or casualties in any country. Two people were reported injured in southern Mexico. The U.S. ...
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jul/18/a-73-earthqu…
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... No fatalities or significant damage have been reported in Mexico or ... local authorities". Mexico · Earthquakes · Tsunamis. Related. What ...
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjv3815yxo
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... NEWS UPDATE: Authorities reported no major damage or fatalities after a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas in ...
https://www.facebook.com/tribunephl/posts/news-update-author…
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Claim 3: “The National Center for Seismological Research said on Monday an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred at about 14:00 local time (06:00 p.m. GMT)”
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The search results for 'National Center for Seismological Research' returned car rental companies and seismological centers in Chile, India, and Mexico, but no report of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Cuba on a Monday at 14:00 local time. The evidence provided is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile (Spanish: Centro Sismológico Nacional de la Universidad de Chile (CSN)) is part of the Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centro_Sismológico_Nacional
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) is an earthquake engineering and research center in Gandhinagar, India. In the aftermath of 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the institute was established by the Depa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Seismological_Res…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Seismological Service (Spanish: Servicio Sismológico Nacional, SSN) is a seismological organization in Mexico that studies and records earthquake activity within the country. It is part o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Seismological_Service
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Claim 4: “and had the epicenter at a depth of 20 km.”
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The cross-reference mentions a depth of 56.5 km for an earthquake in the Ica region (Peru), not Cuba. The other results are general definitions of 'epicenter' or unrelated Wikipedia entries. No evidence confirms a 20 km depth for the Cuban earthquake.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 20/20 Experience is the third studio album by American singer Justin Timberlake. It was released on March 15, 2013, through RCA Records, as the follow-up to his second studio album, FutureSex/Love…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_20/20_Experience
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Twenty or 20 may refer to: 20 (number), the natural number following 19 and preceding 21 one of the years 20 BC, AD 20, 1920, 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MD 20/20 is a discount flavored fortified wine produced by Mogen David. 20/20 originally referred to 20% ABV and a 20 oz bottle. It is commonly referred to by the nickname "Mad Dog". The wine is produ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MD_20/20
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Claim 5: “The area of seismic activity is located in western Cuba, where earthquakes of magnitude five or more have already occurred this year.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about doublet earthquakes, seismic zones in Missouri, and general Wikipedia entries about Cuba. There is no specific evidence provided regarding earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or higher in western Cuba earlier in the year 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States fuel blockade on Cuba has caused an ongoing fuel shortage and economic crisis in Cuba. As an island, Cuba heavily depends on importing petroleum to meet its energy needs, partic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_fuel_blocka…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Cari…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A United States embargo has prevented U.S. businesses and citizens from conducting trade or commerce with Cuban interests since 1960. Modern diplomatic relations are cold, stemming from historic confl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_embargo_against_…
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