6.1-Magnitude Cuba Quake Shakes Florida and Mexico, Strongest Nearby Tremor Since 1880
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 9
6.1-Magnitude Cuba Quake Shakes Florida and Mexico, Strongest Nearby Tremor Since 1880
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 9
Summary
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 16 miles, with shaking felt across Florida and parts of Mexico.
No injuries, deaths or major damage were reported, and the US Tsunami Warning Center said the quake posed no tsunami danger to U.S. or eastern Canadian coasts.
Cancun saw evacuations and authorities in Yucatan and Quintana Roo imposed precautionary emergency measures, while Florida residents described buildings swaying and household items shaking.
USGS seismologist Paul Earle said the last quake of similar size within 200 miles of the area was a 6.0 event near San Cristobal, Cuba, in 1880.