Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off northwest coast of Cuba, largest on record in Gulf of Mexico
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Kyle Bradley, Judith A Hubbard
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Summary
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore northwest of Cuba on June 8, 2026, making it the largest earthquake on record in the Gulf of Mexico. Weak to light shaking was felt across parts of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, all of Florida, and presumably much of Cuba. Over 5,000 people reported feeling the shaking to the USGS. Reports from Cuba are sparse, but coastal areas of Mexico experienced clear shaking strong enough to nearly knock over a television, while Florida residents felt milder tremors from over 500 kilometers away.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOver 5,000 people reported feeling shaking to the USGS.
People on the coast of Mexico facing the earthquake report that the shaking was clear — in one case almost knocking over a television or causing faint dizziness.
Further away in Florida, the sensation was more mild.
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