Strong Earthquake Off Northwest Cuba Felt in South Florida, Prompting Evacuations
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Cuba, approximately 65 miles west-northwest of Mantua, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors were felt across parts of South Florida, including Miami and Tampa, leading to the evacuation of several buildings such as the Miami-Dade's Stephen P. Clark Government Center and the Dadeland Metrorail Station. The Miami Beach Fire Department reported minor tremors but assured there was no cause for alarm. The National Weather Service confirmed that no tsunami threat was expected from the earthquake. This event marks one of the largest earthquakes recorded in the Gulf of Mexico with modern instruments. 
