6.1 Cuban quake felt across Florida, no damage

A significant earthquake off the coast of western Cuba was felt across a wide area of Florida on Monday afternoon, June 8, causing brief alarm but resulting in no reports of major damage or injuries. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1, revising it down from an initial estimate of 6.4.

The quake occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern Time, centered in the southern Gulf of Mexico approximately 65 to 104 kilometers west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba. Its relatively shallow depth, reported between 10 and 33 kilometers, allowed the tremors to travel a considerable distance. Residents from Tampa and Orlando to Miami and as far north as Jacksonville reported feeling light shaking, which lasted for roughly 15 seconds in some areas.

In Miami, city officials confirmed that seismic activity was felt in several areas, prompting multiple calls to emergency services. The Miami Fire-Rescue department responded to incidents, including reports that led to precautionary evacuations at locations such as a government center and a Metrorail station. Authorities stated no significant injuries or major property damage had been reported and that the situation...