Английская Википедия:1932 Cuba earthquake

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Debris and damage of Swift & Co. building in Santiago de Cuba after 1932 earthquake http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FISP000103/00001

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

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.Шаблон:Citation needed

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