Did you feel it? Many people across Cuba and parts of South Florida reported feeling the ground shake Monday afternoon after an earthquake struck the Caribbean region around 3 p.m. ET.
The tremor was felt in several areas of Cuba and was also reported by residents in Miami, where some described a brief but noticeable shaking. “Shaking has been felt across much of Florida in the aftermath of the 6.1 magnitude quake just west of Cuba”, reported NWS Miami. “No tsunami threat is expected from the earthquake”. While officials continue to monitor the situation, no immediate reports of major damage or injures were released.
A preliminary 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba within the last hour and was reportedly felt in parts of South Florida😳| #ONLYinDADE pic.twitter.com/hb2wkIryzK
— ONLY in DADE (@ONLYinDADE) June 8, 2026
The earthquake came hours after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Philippines, drawing international attention and raising concerns among residents in earthquake-prone regions around the world.
Mary Ann Blanco Rhudy, a Catholic nun working for Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos, said she was travelling to the college when the earthquake struck in the Philippines.“The cars on the road were moving erratically. I am lucky that they didn’t crash against each other,” she told Al Jazeera.
At least 35 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.
The quake hit at 07:37 a.m. local time on Monday, triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. The warnings were cancelled or downgraded hours later.
Videos and images showed buildings collapsing, including a clip of a Jollibee fast food restaurant reduced to rubble, and landslides have been recorded in some areas.
🚨 Tras el sismo de magnitud 6.1 registrado en Cuba, autoridades descartan cualquier riesgo de tsunami para las costas de #QuintanaRoo.
✅ Al momento no se reportan afectaciones en el estado. Los protocolos de verificación y monitoreo continúan activos como medida preventiva… pic.twitter.com/hHtT0a3IpP
— Mara Lezama (@MaraLezama) June 8, 2026
Although the two events occurred on opposite sides of the globe and are not believed to be directly connected, the timing left many people asking the same question: Could a bigger earthquake be coming?
A scary video shows the moment a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Tubalan Elementary School earlier today in Barangay Tubalan, Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines.
Teachers and students immediately practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in an open area of the school. pic.twitter.com/KxeyR85lmh
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) June 8, 2026
Seismologists say earthquakes occur regularly around the world, and most are not linked to another. However, after a significant seismic event, it is common for people to become more aware of tremors and seek information about aftershocks and future earthquake risks.
Authorities encourage residents to stay informed through official emergency management channels and to review earthquake safety plans, especially in areas where seismic activity can be felt.
For many in Cuba and Miami, Monday’s shaking served as a reminder that earthquakes can happen with a little warning – and can be felt far beyond their epicenter.
Two Earthquakes that stood out in 2025
1. The Myanmar Earthquake in March 28, 2025
Magnitude: 7.7
Location: Near Mandalay, Myanmar
Death toll: 5,000 people were killed
2. The Kamchatka, Russia Earthquake in July 30, 2025
Magnitude: 8.8
Location: Off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
Death toll: zero direct casualties, primarily due to region’s robust building construction ad the success of local alert systems.
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- Earthquake: Canva
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