1932 Cuba earthquake
The 1932 Cuba earthquake refers to a destructive earthquake that struck the city of Santiago de Cuba on February 3, 1932 at around 2:40 am local time.[1][2]
Events[edit]
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.6 and an estimated intensity of VIII on the EMS-98 scale.[3] The earthquake resulted in significant damage to the city, with initial reports indicating that around one-third of the buildings in the city were completely ruined, and 80% of the buildings were damaged, including the cathedral and other important structures. 15 people were reported dead, with around 300-400 injured. The neighborhood of Santiago was known to be one of the most active earthquake centers in the West Indies.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Earthquake in Cuba". Nature. 129 (3250): 229–229. 1932-02-01. doi:10.1038/129229b0. ISSN 1476-4687.
- ^ "Earthquake in Cuba". The Sydney Morning Herald - Google News Archive Search. February 4, 1932. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Earthquakes Wednesday, February 3, 1932 6:16:02 AM, 27.41 km from Santiago de Cuba". earthquakes.zone. Retrieved 2023-02-03.