6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off western coast of Cuba, felt in Florida
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Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Summary
A preliminary 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Cuba on Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m. ET. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake at a depth of 6.2 miles, with its epicenter located about 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba. Vibrations from the quake were felt as far away as St. Petersburg, Florida, with reports of shaking across Florida.
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· 3 pulledAccording to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was reported at around 1 p.m. ET.
The 6.1-magnitude earthquake was reported at a depth of 6.2 miles with an epicenter about 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
Spectrum News said that vibrations from Monday's earthquake were felt by local reporters at a facility in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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