An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck eastern Cuba yesterday, with rumbling felt across the region and as far as Miami, hundreds of miles away. The US Geological Survey reported the epicenter was located about 25 miles south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba. Notable impacts of the quake were reported in cities including Santiago de Cuba, Holguin and Guantanamo, according to
NBC Miami
.
In Miami, the Fire Department responded to calls from concerned residents noticing the effects, particularly in Brickell and downtown Miami, though city officials assured there was “no cause for alarm,” as per
NBC Miami
. Dara Goldberg of the U.S. Geological Survey emphasized, “This is certainly an earthquake that was felt that far away.”
The Miami Herald via social media users shared footage showing the subtle yet discernible effects of the tremors in Miami, such as swaying chandeliers and blinds. Miaimi’s spokesperson Kenia Fallat addressed concerns today after Miami Fire Rescue had fielded three calls related to the quake, reiterating to residents that the shaking posed no immediate danger and that there had been no reported injuries, as reported by
The Miami Herald
.
Following the quake, there are no reports of casualties at this time, but the aftermath continues to unfold as Cuban residents share images of damage, and Miamians process the unsettling but not uncommon phenomenon.
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