On Monday afternoon, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Cuba, leading to reports of light shaking in parts of Florida, particularly South Florida. This information comes from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which noted that the earthquake hit about 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, located to the west of Havana.

The USGS highlighted the unusual impact by stating that the shaking was felt in Florida, a region where earthquakes are not commonly experienced. “Did you feel it?” they posted on X, emphasizing the importance of both confirming and noting the absence of shaking as valuable data.

Following the seismic event, reports of shaking came from Florida residents in areas stretching from Tampa and Orlando to South Florida. The City of Miami acknowledged the earthquake’s occurrence near Cuba and received multiple calls reporting the resulting seismic activity.

“The City of Miami is aware of a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Cuba,” the city stated. “Resulting seismic activity was reportedly felt in several areas throughout the city, prompting multiple calls for service.”

City officials assured that Miami Fire-Rescue responded to each incident report. They confirmed that there have been no significant injuries or major property damage, and all calls were managed without any further issues.

In response to concerns about potential tsunami threats, the National Weather Service office in Miami assured the public that there was no tsunami threat in South Florida following the earthquake.

Past Earthquake Experiences in Florida

While rare, Florida has previously experienced shaking from powerful regional earthquakes. For instance, in January 2020, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica resulted in shaking felt in Miami and other South Florida areas.

At that time, residents reported unusual sensations. “I was sitting at my desk in Aventura, I felt motion similar to feeling light-headed,” a resident recounted to CBS News Miami. “It didn’t stop and my coworker asked if the building was moving.”