Cuba earthquake: No tsunami threat to the Gulf from 6.1-magnitude quake
The quake had a depth of 21 miles under the surface.
Ethan Parker 
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Cuba on Monday, but the National Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tsunami Status and Impact
According to a statement released Monday afternoon by the Alaska-based National Tsunami Warning Center, neither the U.S. Gulf Coast nor the East Coast face any danger following the seismic event.
The quake struck near the northern coast of Cuba at approximately 1 p.m. CDT on Monday. Seismologists noted the tremor occurred at a depth of 21 miles beneath the surface.
Reaching U.S. Soil
While the epicenter was located in Cuba, the force of the earthquake was significant enough to be felt stateside. Officials at the National Weather Service in Jacksonville reported receiving inquiries from residents in northern Florida who felt the shaking. However, the National Weather Service office in Mobile reported no such calls as of 2 p.m. Monday.
Regional Seismic History
Seismic activity is a known reality for the region. Monday's 6.1-magnitude event follows other notable tremors in the area, including a 6.8-magnitude quake in 2024 and a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit between Jamaica and Cuba in 2020. 205focus.com will continue to monitor the situation for further updates.
