Cuba 6.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Florida
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A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba's coast, sending tremors across Florida and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. While no major damage was reported, the quake's strength and wide reach were unusual,
Shaking reported in Florida, Cuba and the Yucatan near Cancun from the second strongest earthquake in Gulf recorded history.
The quake struck late Friday roughly eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo at a depth of 14 miles, according to the USGS.
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