On Monday, June 8, a rare and powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake was felt as far south as South and Central Florida. The earthquake’s epicenter was located northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 26 kilometers below the sea. It is the strongest event of its kind ever recorded with modern instruments in the Gulf of Mexico in the past century.
In Florida, it was felt in Miami, where several government buildings and a 28-story tower were briefly evacuated around 2 p.m. At Walt Disney World, attractions were temporarily closed. Many residents of Tampa Bay and Orlando also reported seeing buildings sway, windows rattle, and furniture shake for a few seconds.
No injuries or property damage were reported, and no risk of a tsunami was detected.
Translated with DeepL.com
PHOTO Credit: NWS Miami
