USGS Confirms 6.1 Quake Off Cuba, Shaking Felt Across Florida
The shallow quake prompted precautionary evacuations in Havana and triggered reports of mild shaking across Florida, officials said.
- On Monday, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Cuba, sending tremors felt across Central Florida and South Florida.
- According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was located approximately 65 miles from Mantua, Cuba, positioned west of Havana.
- Viewers in Central Florida, particularly in the Clermont area, reported feeling tremors, as did residents in Tampa and Orlando across the state.
- National Weather Service Miami confirmed no tsunami threat is expected from the earthquake, and there are no reports of damage or injuries so far.
- Shaking from the offshore Cuba earthquake reached Florida, where seismic events are not commonly felt, making Monday's tremors a rare occurrence for residents.
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