Cuba earthquake poses no tsunami threat to region
No tsunami threat issued after Cuba's 6.1 magnitude earthquake despite regional shaking.
Event / Disaster
Cuba Earthquake June 2026
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba's western coast in the Gulf of Mexico on June 8, 2026, causing tremors across southern Florida and Mexico. No significant injuries or damage reported.
6 reported locations
Daily activity
0 articles0 articles
2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 9 Jun, 01:37 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Earthquake shaking felt across Florida
Vibrations from the earthquake were felt across much of Florida, with reports received from multiple cities including St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Sarasota.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off western Cuba
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf approximately 118 kilometers (65 miles) west-northwest of Cuba at a depth of 6.2 miles. The epicenter was located about 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
No tsunami warning issued following Cuba earthquake
The National Weather Service's Tsunami Warning System and National Weather Service in Miami reported no tsunami danger for the United States following the earthquake.
Earthquake tremors felt across Florida and Mexico
The earthquake generated tremors that were detected across southern Florida including Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Tremors were also reported as far away as Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The National Tsunami Center confirmed there was no tsunami danger associated with the earthquake.
No significant injuries or property damage reported from earthquake
Following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake, authorities in Cuba and Florida reported no significant injuries or major property damage. The Miami Beach Fire Department and Miami authorities confirmed that all emergency calls were handled without further issue.
Miami government buildings and transit systems disrupted by earthquake
The earthquake prompted the closure of the 29-story Stephen P. Clark Government Center in downtown Miami due to reports of building shaking. Miami-Dade County's Metrorail and Metromover elevated rail systems temporarily halted service at Government Center Station due to service disruption. Fire crews responded to reports of seismic activity throughout the city.
Aftershocks expected from Cuba earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey indicated that aftershocks should be expected following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake. Scientists warned residents to monitor for additional seismic activity in the region.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off western Cuba
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 73 miles west-northwest of Mantua in Cuba's Pinar del Río province. The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported the magnitude as 6.4 before downgrading it to 6.1. The quake occurred at approximately 2 p.m. local time and was centered at a depth of approximately 6 miles.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
6.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean, impacts region widely
6.1 magnitude Cuba earthquake disrupted Miami infrastructure; no major damage reported.