6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Cuba, Florida

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba, with its epicenter located 64.6 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba. The tremors were strongly felt in Cuba — Havana, causing buildings to shake and sparking panic, though no immediate injuries or significant damage were reported. The earthquake's effects extended to United States — Florida, where residents across various counties, including Hernando, Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough, and as far north as Jacksonville and Tallahassee, reported feeling the shaking. In response, United States — Miami-Dade County, Florida officials evacuated several buildings and temporarily suspended commuter train services as a precaution. The United States — United States Geological Survey confirmed this as the largest earthquake recorded in the Gulf of Mexico with modern instruments. The United States — National Weather Service in Miami confirmed there was no tsunami threat for the U.S. east coast, Gulf states, or eastern Canada. The event has raised awareness about seismic activity in the region, particularly concerning the Oriente fault zone.