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Powerful earthquake off Cuba felt across South Florida, prompts evacuations and transit disruptions
CBS News ^ | June 8, 2026 | Steven Yablonski, A. McAllister & S. Candido

Posted on 06/09/2026 7:31:21 AM PDT by Twotone

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in parts of Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, which is to the west of Havana. The epicenter was about 376 miles from Miami.

"Shaking from the recent M6.1 earthquake offshore of Cuba was felt in Florida, where earthquakes are not commonly felt. Did you feel it? (If you're in the area and did not feel it, that's data too!)," USGS posted on X.

After the earthquake, Florida residents from Tampa and Orlando all the way to South Florida reported feeling shaking from the earthquake.

"The City of Miami is aware of a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Cuba," the city said in a statement. "Resulting seismic activity was reportedly felt in several areas throughout the city, prompting multiple calls for service."

City officials said that Miami Fire-Rescue has responded to each reported incident.

"At this time, no significant injuries or major property damage have been reported, and all calls have been handled without further issue."

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: cuba; earthquake; florida

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1 posted on 06/09/2026 7:31:21 AM PDT by Twotone
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To: Twotone

“And there’s more where that came from!” — US Government Weather Control


2 posted on 06/09/2026 7:37:01 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Enoch Powell warned us about Rivers of Blood. Well, I sure hope they're coming. It's the only fix.)
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To: Twotone

Stacy Abrams went to the beach in Havana..............


3 posted on 06/09/2026 7:49:50 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Twotone

Earthquake in Cuba?

Karl Rove, you magnificent bastard!


4 posted on 06/09/2026 7:52:15 AM PDT by Redmen4ever
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To: Red Badger

... and did her signature “cannonball” dive.


5 posted on 06/09/2026 7:57:46 AM PDT by pingman (Hi Ho Silver! AWAY!)
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To: Twotone

Interesting thing to me...

I don’t think there have been any aftershocks.


6 posted on 06/09/2026 7:58:55 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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To: Twotone

6.1 earthquake is not that bad in places where they expect them (e.g. CA, Japan, Chile, Mexico).
But it could be devastating in Cuba, where the structures are already crumbling on their own due to neglect.
Any news from Cuba?


7 posted on 06/09/2026 8:10:07 AM PDT by AZJeep (sane )
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To: ClearCase_guy

Don’t be ridiculous.


8 posted on 06/09/2026 8:29:14 AM PDT by madison10
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To: ClearCase_guy

Did CBS blame Trump yet?


9 posted on 06/09/2026 8:35:08 AM PDT by 1ScrappyArmyMom
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To: 1ScrappyArmyMom
Did CBS blame Trump yet?

Give 'em time.

10 posted on 06/09/2026 8:54:39 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven)
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