6.1 magnitude earthquake reported off Cuba’s western coast; tremors felt in Florida
The United States Geological Survey confirmed on Monday afternoon that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the western coast of Cuba.The earthquake occurred at 2:31 p.m. and was about 64.9 miles east-southeast of Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThere are reports that tremors were felt as far north as Tampa and Miami Beach.Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocalThe National Weather Service in Miami confirmed that there is no threat for a tsunami for South Florida.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a tsunami are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
The United States Geological Survey confirmed on Monday afternoon that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the western coast of Cuba.
The earthquake occurred at 2:31 p.m. and was about 64.9 miles east-southeast of Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
There are reports that tremors were felt as far north as Tampa and Miami Beach.
Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal
The National Weather Service in Miami confirmed that there is no threat for a tsunami for South Florida.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a tsunami are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.