6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Off Cuba Shakes South Florida, Prompting Precautions
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake centered off the western tip of Cuba was felt across south Florida on Monday. The tremor, which occurred in the afternoon, led to the evacuation of several buildings in Miami-Dade County, including a 28-story county government building. Commuter train services were temporarily halted as a precaution. Residents and workers as far north as Orlando reported feeling the vibrations, which lasted about a minute. Despite the widespread sensation of the quake, no injuries or damage were reported. The National Weather Service confirmed that there was no imminent tsunami danger. Historically, the Caribbean region has experienced significant seismic activity, with few earthquakes surpassing a magnitude of 7.5. The U.S. Geological Survey notes that earthquakes registering 7 or above are considered major. 
