6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Western Cuba, Tremors Felt Across Parts of Florida
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Off Western Cuba Shakes Florida from Miami to Orlando – No Major Damage Reported
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Western Cuba, Tremors Felt Across Parts of Florida
Havana / Miami — June 8, 2026 — A significant magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday afternoon, with shaking reported as far north as South Florida, central Florida, and even the Orlando area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local reports.
The quake struck at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 UTC), with its epicenter located about 104 kilometers (65 miles) west-northwest of Mantua in Pinar del RÃo province, Cuba. It was initially measured at magnitude 6.4 before being revised downward to 6.1. The depth was relatively shallow at around 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), which amplified the felt intensity in surrounding regions.
Impact and Reports
In Cuba: Residents in western provinces, including Pinar del RÃo, reported strong shaking. No immediate reports of major damage, casualties, or widespread structural collapses have emerged from Cuban authorities or state media. The region is rural and less densely populated than eastern Cuba.
In Florida: Tremors were widely felt across Southwest Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Coral), Tampa Bay, and as far as Walt Disney World in Orlando. Many residents described it as a prolonged rolling sensation or brief jolt, prompting some to evacuate buildings or check for damage. No injuries or significant structural damage have been confirmed in the U.S.
Tsunami Threat: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and National Weather Service confirmed no tsunami threat for the region.
This event occurs along the complex tectonic boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates, an area prone to moderate seismic activity. Cuba experiences frequent smaller quakes, but events strong enough to be felt in Florida are less common.
Latest Updates (as of June 8, 2026)
USGS and Cuba’s National Seismological Research Center continue to monitor aftershocks. Several smaller aftershocks (magnitude 3.0–4.5 range) have been recorded in the same general area.
Florida Emergency Management officials and local counties are assessing any minor impacts; as of evening reports, none have been significant.
No disruptions to air travel, power grids, or critical infrastructure reported in either country.
Social media and local news outlets in Miami and Havana show residents sharing videos of swaying objects and discussing the surprise event amid otherwise routine Monday activities.
Experts note this quake highlights ongoing seismic risks in the Caribbean, though it appears to have caused minimal harm compared to stronger historical events in the region.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Off Western Cuba Shakes Florida from Miami to Orlando – No Major Damage Reported
A shallow 6.1 quake struck near Mantua, Cuba on June 8, 2026, with tremors felt across South and Central Florida. Full details on epicenter, depth, aftershocks, and latest safety updates from USGS.
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