Miami officials: no major injuries or damage after earthquake off Cuba

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Miami officials: no major injuries or damage after earthquake off Cuba

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 . …

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. "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 . The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba. USGS 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." The earthquake also temporarily disrupted transit service in Downtown Miami. Miami-Dade County officials said Metrorail and Metromover service were suspended after the Stephen P. …

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