6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba felt across Florida, including Miami
Key Points(5)
- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, according to the U.S.
- Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors felt across parts of Florida, including Miami and as far as central tourist areas such as Walt Disney World.
- The earthquake occurred about 62 miles west of Mantua, Cuba, at a shallow depth of roughly six miles below the surface.
- The USGS said there is no tsunami threat linked to the event.
- Residents across Florida reported shaking shortly after 2 p.m., with some describing brief but noticeable tremors in buildings and high-rise structures.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors felt across parts of Florida, including Miami and as far as central tourist areas such as Walt Disney World.
The earthquake occurred about 62 miles west of Mantua, Cuba, at a shallow depth of roughly six miles below the surface. The USGS said there is no tsunami threat linked to the event.
Residents across Florida reported shaking shortly after 2 p.m., with some describing brief but noticeable tremors in buildings and high-rise structures.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage linked to the quake, which is being described as the strongest seismic event near Florida on record.
Miami officials respond to reports of shaking
The City of Miami confirmed it is aware of the seismic activity and said it received multiple calls for service following reports of shaking across the city.
“Miami Fire-Rescue has responded to each reported incident,” the city said in a statement. “At this time, no significant injuries or major property damage have been reported, and all calls have been handled without further issue.”
Officials added that the situation remains stable and that the city is continuing to coordinate with relevant agencies while monitoring for any additional impacts.
While Cuba is closer to the epicentre, the quake was widely felt across parts of the Caribbean and southern Florida due to its shallow depth and offshore location.
Seismologists note that shallow earthquakes can often be felt over larger distances even when they do not cause significant structural damage, particularly in densely populated coastal areas.
The earthquake occurred about 62 miles west of Mantua, Cuba, at a shallow depth of roughly six miles below the surface. The USGS said there is no tsunami threat linked to the event.
Residents across Florida reported shaking shortly after 2 p.m., with some describing brief but noticeable tremors in buildings and high-rise structures.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage linked to the quake, which is being described as the strongest seismic event near Florida on record.
Miami officials respond to reports of shaking
The City of Miami confirmed it is aware of the seismic activity and said it received multiple calls for service following reports of shaking across the city.
“Miami Fire-Rescue has responded to each reported incident,” the city said in a statement. “At this time, no significant injuries or major property damage have been reported, and all calls have been handled without further issue.”
Officials added that the situation remains stable and that the city is continuing to coordinate with relevant agencies while monitoring for any additional impacts.
While Cuba is closer to the epicentre, the quake was widely felt across parts of the Caribbean and southern Florida due to its shallow depth and offshore location.
Seismologists note that shallow earthquakes can often be felt over larger distances even when they do not cause significant structural damage, particularly in densely populated coastal areas.
