The strongest earthquake in Cuba for 2020 had a magnitude of 4.6 The strongest earthquake in Cuba for 2020 had a magnitude of 4.6 Earthquakes. Some studies suggested there is a high probability the Oriente fault would produce a magnitude 7 earthquake, this happening in January 2020, with a magnitude of 7.7, the highest registered in this country's history. However, most of Cuba's quakes are expected to occur along the southeastern coast.
List of earthquakes in Cuba Last updated January 29, 2020 Map showing regional tectonic setting of the Oriente fault zone. History of Earthquakes in Jamaica Jamaica is located in a geologically active area, and is therefore subject to earthquakes (as well hurricanes). Cuba is located in an area with several active fault systems which produce on average about 2000 seismic events each year. Cuba was hit by 10 earthquakes in 2020. In 1766, a major quake with a magnitude of 7.6 rocked the area near Santiago de Cuba.
2017-04-25 14:42:58 UTC 4.7 magnitude, 23 km depth Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 4.7 magnitude earthquake 2017-04-25 14:42:58 UTC at 14:42 April 25, 2017 UTC Monthy earthquake reports: For each month since July 2012, we publish a summary of quake activity world-wide: find the list of largest quake, a map showing all significant quakes as well as detailed statistics on seismic activity during this time.