6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Cuba, Felt in Florida
Earthquake off Cuba's coast felt from as far as Florida
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba's coast, approximately 62 miles west of Mantua. The tremors were felt in Florida, prompting temporary closures at theme parks and evacuations in Orlando. Thankfully, no injuries or damage have been reported.
- 01The earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred about 62 miles west of Mantua, Cuba.
- 02Tremors were felt across Florida, including at Disney World, around 2 p.m.
- 03The earthquake's depth was approximately 16 miles, classifying it as shallow.
- 04Lake County, Florida, closed government offices for the rest of the day as a precaution.
- 05This earthquake is noted as the strongest recorded near Florida.
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On Monday, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba, approximately 62 miles west of Mantua, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 16 miles, making it a shallow quake. While no injuries or damage were reported in Cuba, Flavia Pupo, a hotel manager in Pinar del Río, noted that the shaking caused fear among locals. Tremors were felt as far away as Florida, affecting thousands, including visitors at Disney World. The quake occurred just after 2 p.m., leading to temporary ride closures at SeaWorld and other theme parks. The Regions building in downtown Orlando was evacuated as a safety measure. In response to the quake, officials in Lake County announced the closure of government offices for the remainder of the day. Fortunately, there is currently no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, which is significant due to its strength and proximity to Florida. The Oriente fault zone, located near Cuba's southeast coast, has a history of producing damaging earthquakes, including a 7.7 magnitude quake in January 2020 that affected Cuba and the Cayman Islands.
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The earthquake's tremors prompted temporary closures at theme parks in Florida and evacuations in downtown Orlando, affecting thousands of visitors and residents.
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