South Florida reports feeling shaking from earthquake off coast of Cuba
Summary
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the northwest coast of Cuba and caused light shaking in parts of Florida, including South Florida. No major injuries or damage were reported, and officials confirmed there was no tsunami threat.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured magnitude 6.1 and struck about 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
- Shaking was felt in Florida cities from Tampa and Orlando down to South Florida.
- Miami city officials received several calls but reported no serious injuries or major property damage.
- Miami Fire-Rescue responded to all calls linked to the shaking.
- The National Weather Service in Miami confirmed there was no tsunami risk after the earthquake.
- Florida rarely feels earthquake shaking, but previous large quakes near Cuba have caused noticeable shaking in Miami before.
- In January 2020, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake south of Cuba also caused shaking reports in South Florida.
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