HAVANA — A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling. The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba, according to a report by the United States Geological Survey.

Back-to-back earthquakes hit southeastern Cuba on Sunday, damaging houses, buildings and power lines as well as causing landslides, the goverment said.

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba’s coast, south of Santiago de Cuba around noon local time on Sunday,

The hurricane strike was the latest blow to Cuba's electrical grid, which collapsed multiple times two weeks ago.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide.

Hurricane Rafael has caused significant damage to Cuba's already compromised power grid, leading to power outages on the island since Friday. This has been accompanied by peaceful protests by people desperate for electricity,

Hurricane Rafael has caused significant damage to Cuba's already compromised power grid, leading to power outages on the island since Friday and sparking peaceful protests by people desperate for electricity,

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, Cuba faces a daunting challenge to restore electricity and essential services. With half of Havana still in darkness, the island's fragile energy infrastructure is under scrutiny,