5.8

49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba

2026-03-17 04:28:25 UTC (2026-03-17)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.8 mww
Depth
11.6 km
Shallow
Location
19.8399°N
-74.3586°E
Felt Reports
15
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
5.1
Strong
Community Intensity
4.8
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgrt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
525
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.355°
RMS Residual
1.48 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-22 17:25:43 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.8 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (11.6 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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