Event Brief
Tampa Bay residents report shaking from Cuba quake
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Locals in Tampa Bay felt shaking during a notable 6.1 earthquake in Cuba, per USGS reports.
WHO: Tampa Bay residents; U.S. Geological Survey; News Channel 8 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli
WHAT: Residents reported feeling shaking during a 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Cuba.
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area, Florida
WHY: A notable 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred roughly 64.6 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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