earthquake

6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba coast felt in southern Florida

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf on Monday, causing shakes across southwestern Florida. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The quake hit 64.9 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There is no danger of a … Read more

Earthquake off Cuba coast leads to reports of shaking in South Florida including Miami; no tsunami threat expected

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba – which is to the west of Havana. Shaking … Read more

Tsunami watch triggered after 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

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A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts. No information on damage was immediately available. The epicenter was 15.3 miles west-southwest of Burias, Philippines, and had a depth of 22 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It struck at … Read more