Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba, marking the region's strongest tremor in nearly 150 years. While no major damage was reported, the shaking was felt as far away as Florida and parts of Mexico.
Why it matters
The event highlights the unexpected reach of seismic activity in regions not typically associated with high earthquake frequency.
View of Havana on 8 June during a tremor caused by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake. Photograph: Pablo Porciúncula/AFP via Getty Images View image in fullscreen View of Havana on 8 June during a tremor caused by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake. Photograph: Pablo Porciúncula/AFP via Getty Images Florida Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba Earthquake was region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years and was also felt in parts of Mexico including Cancún
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