Strong Seismic Activity Shakes Cuba as Authorities Monitor the Situation
Posted on06/09/26 at 07:58
- Earthquake Shakes Western Cuba
- Tremor Reaches Florida
- No Damage Reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday, with no personal injuries or material damage reported so far, according to a preliminary report from the National Seismological Service, known as Cenais.
Why it matters: The earthquake was not only felt across much of western Cuba, including Havana, but also in South Florida, where it activated preventive protocols and prompted calls to emergency services.
The Earthquake Had Its Epicenter in the Caribbean Sea
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According to information released by Cubadebate, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Caribbean Sea.
According to EFE, the movement occurred approximately 100 kilometers northwest of the municipality of Mantua, in the province of Pinar del Río.
The area is located at the western end of the island.
According to reports from residents, the tremor was felt across the entire western third of the country.
Havana was among the areas where it was perceived.
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Testimonies indicated that the movement was especially noticeable in tall buildings.
For its part, the United States Geological Survey estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 6.1.
It also placed the epicenter 104 kilometers west-northwest of Mantua.
So far, authorities have not reported any victims or property damage related to the event.
Florida Activates Protocols After Feeling the Shaking
Update with official information on the earthquake that occurred in the western part of the country. pic.twitter.com/UHEx3l13xT
— Centro Nacional Investigaciones Sismológicas🇨🇺 (@CenaisCuba) June 8, 2026
The earthquake was also felt in Florida, in the southern United States.
Local authorities reported that the movement generated several calls to emergency services.
The Miami City Hall reported that the seismic activity was felt in several areas of the city.
As a result, the Fire Department received multiple reports.
Miami-Dade County said standard evacuation protocols were launched as a preventive measure.
It also indicated that assessments were carried out at government facilities.
Authorities insisted that there was no reason for alarm.
The Miami-Dade Emergency Department explained that the actions were implemented only as a precaution.
Later, the Miami City Hall confirmed that no significant injuries or major property damage were recorded.
It also said all calls received were handled without major incidents.
Cuba Maintains Intense Seismic Activity
The last earthquake of a similar magnitude recorded in Cuba occurred on December 23.
On that occasion, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the municipality of Guamá, in Santiago de Cuba.
According to official data, that event generated 446 aftershocks.
It also caused damage to more than 90 homes and four state buildings.
Months earlier, in November 2024, two other major earthquakes were recorded in the town of Pilón.
Those movements reached magnitudes of 6.0 and 6.7.
More than 800 aftershocks followed.
Cuban authorities reported at the time that ten people were injured.
In addition, more than 8,600 homes suffered damage.
According to the Cuban government, 156 properties experienced total collapses and nearly 6,000 recorded minor damage.
Cenais data indicate that during 2025, 4,535 earthquakes were recorded on the island.
However, only fifteen were perceptible to the population.
Eastern Cuba remains the area with the greatest seismic activity in the country.
This situation is related to the proximity of the Oriente Fault, located on the boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.
- What’s next: Authorities continue monitoring the situation after the Cuba earthquake recorded Monday, while remaining alert for possible aftershocks and any additional reports of damage.