Eastern Cuba lies near the Oriente fault along the North American–Caribbean plate boundary. This page pulls real records for Cuba: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Cuba.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Cuba - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Cuba - FAQ
Is Cuba at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 2 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.7 in 2020.
What was the biggest earthquake in Cuba?
The strongest earthquake on record near Cuba is M7.7, in 2020 (123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica), from USGS.
Does Cuba get tsunamis?
Yes - 3 tsunamis since 1931 (most recently 2020) within 300 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Cuba?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.