A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 was recorded off the western coast of Cuba, approximately 64.9 miles east-southeast of Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, in the Gulf of Mexico. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the occurrence on Monday afternoon.
Impact on Cuba and Florida
The earthquake led to the collapse of Cuba’s national power grid, leaving nearly the entire country, including Havana, without electricity. The U.S. Embassy in Cuba issued a security alert, noting that there is currently no information on when power might be restored.
In Florida, residents in South Florida, Orlando, and Tampa reported feeling the tremors. Despite the widespread sensation of the earthquake, there have been no reports of fatalities or significant damage in either Cuba or Florida at this time.
Ongoing Developments
This is a developing story, and local news teams are actively working to gather more information. Updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
