Unexpected Quake Shakes the Caribbean and Part of the U.S.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast, affecting regions in Cuba, Mexico, and Florida. Poor infrastructure due to a long economic crisis in Cuba heightens risk. No tsunami alert was issued, and Florida felt tremors, while Mexico activated emergency protocols without reports of damage.

An unexpected earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the northwest coast of Cuba on Monday. The tremors were felt across parts of Cuba, Mexico, and Florida, regions typically unaccustomed to seismic activity of this magnitude.

The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the quake's epicenter 104 km west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a shallow depth of 26 km. The tremors prompted fear and concern among locals, especially given the fragile state of many buildings in Cuba due to decades of economic challenges.

In Mexico, cities like Cancun and Playa del Carmen experienced the shaking, causing temporary evacuations. Although emergency protocols were activated in Mexico, no significant damages have been reported. Despite the widespread tremors, no tsunami warnings were issued.