In Santiago, people rushed to the streets in panic as walls and furniture shook violently during the 6.8 magnitude quake, prompting fear and confusion among residents.
Yolanda Tabío, a 76-year-old resident, recounted the experience: "You had to see how everything was moving, the walls, everything," highlighting the quake's intensity.
Social media reports from Pilon indicated minor damage, with photos showing unkempt structures that displayed the effects of aging and lack of maintenance common in many Cuban buildings.
The earthquake struck shortly after Hurricane Rafael caused widespread destruction, leaving the island grappling with power outages and infrastructural challenges, compounding the crisis.
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