A significant seismic event occurred in the western part of Cuba, with the effects of the tremor felt as far as La Habana. 2. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of the municipality of Mantua.

This municipality is situated at the western tip of the island. Further information about this event can be found in La Opinión, which reported on the earthquake and its effects in the region.