A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba today, with residents across Central Florida reporting feeling the tremors, marking the second significant seismic event in the region to impact Florida in recent years.
The earthquake occurred in the Caribbean off Cuba’s western coast, about 14 km northwest of Mantua. Central Florida residents reported feeling the shaking, continuing a pattern established in 2024 when a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Cuba and was felt across eastern Cuba, Jamaica, and Florida.
Cuba sits along a major seismic zone and experiences frequent earthquake activity. The November 2024 earthquake struck on November 10th and was preceded about an hour earlier by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries in Cuba from that 2024 quake.
While earthquakes of this magnitude can be felt across a wide distance, they rarely cause significant damage in Florida. The U.S. Geological Survey continues to monitor seismic activity in the region. Central Florida residents who felt today’s tremors can report their experiences to the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system, which helps scientists better understand earthquake impacts across different areas.
