Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 100–118 kilometers west-northwest of Cuba on June 8, 2026, with its epicenter at a depth of six miles. The tremors were felt across Havana, southern Florida, and Mexico according to the US Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are typically not prone to quakes.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at a magnitude 6.1 at a shallow depth of 26km (16 miles) and its epicentre 104km west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, about two to four hours by car from the capital Havana.
Monday’s earthquake was unusual for this area of the Caribbean, said Paul Earle, a...