Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits offshore Cuba, shaking buildings in Havana
Summary
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just offshore western Cuba, causing buildings in Havana and parts of Florida to shake. No injuries or major damage were reported, and officials took safety precautions by evacuating some buildings and suspending train services in Miami.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred 6 miles (10 km) deep in waters west of Havana, Cuba.
- It was the largest recorded earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico since modern instruments began in the 1950s.
- People in Havana and as far as Florida, including Miami and areas near Orlando, felt the shaking.
- No tsunami was generated by this quake.
- Officials evacuated some government buildings in Miami and temporarily stopped train services as a precaution.
- The earthquake is very rare in this region, with only a few magnitude 5 or greater quakes known in the Gulf.
- There may be aftershocks near western Cuba, but significant shaking in Florida is unlikely.
- Past strong quakes have occurred in the Oriente fault zone near Cuba, including one in 2020 measuring 7.7.
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