Seismic Activity in Cuba
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands.
Earthquakes in Cuba
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Cuba
Over the past 30 days, Cuba has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 31 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 hour ago 2026-07-28 13:42:17 UTC | 4.5mb | 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands 18.889°, -81.136° | 10.0 km | 31 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 28, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)14
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands
1 hour ago
Largest in 2026
M5.8
51 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba
2026-03-17
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Cuba
Cuba experiences earthquakes primarily in its eastern regions near the plate boundary with the North American Plate. Santiago de Cuba has been struck by major earthquakes historically.
Cuba Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Cuba has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Cuba in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Maisí, Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Cuba?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Cuba region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Cuba?
The largest recent earthquake in the Cuba area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 44 km SSE of Bodden Town, Cayman Islands.
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