Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 23

M 5.9 Earthquake

28d agoMaisíCubaSource: ingv

Cuba region [Sea: Cuba]

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Maisí (approximately 57 km away) in Cuba, an area that experiences a range of natural hazards.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 32 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 47.52. The computed Calamity Score is 23 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (38). Data for this event was sourced from ingv, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Cuba has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value47.52
Calamity Score23 / 100
Confidence72%
Coordinates19.7965, -74.4045
Nearest CityMaisí (57 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-03-17T03:28:28.808Z
Sourcehttps://terremoti.ingv.it/event/45062551

Score Breakdown

38
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.9
Depth32.4
MagTypeMwp
AuthorSURVEY-INGV-A
RegionCuba region [Sea: Cuba]
Isc Mag6
Isc Depth11
Isc MagTypeMw
Isc RegionCuba region
Iris Mag5.8
Iris Depth11.634
Iris MagTypemww
Iris RegionCUBA REGION
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Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 23/100, near Maisí (Cuba), based on data from ingv. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 207 scientific monitoring sources.