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BREAKING NEWS: If you felt the ground shake this afternoon, you are not alone. Earthquake hits off the northwest Coast of Cuba

Becky Mclachlan's avatarByBecky Mclachlan Hours

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mantua, Cuba, this afternoon, and Polk County residents are among thousands across Central Florida reporting tremors and a rolling wave sensation.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake, originally measured at 6.4 before being revised to 6.1. The epicenter was approximately 104 kilometers west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba.

Shaking was reported as far north as Jacksonville, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has confirmed there is no tsunami threat.

No damage or injuries in Polk County have been reported at this time.

If you felt it, you can report your experience directly to the USGS at earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.

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Becky McLachlan is a lifelong writer who founded The Citrus Tea News, Polk County's locally owned independent digital news publication. A former public elementary school teacher and longtime educator, she holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and is finishing a graduate program in school leadership. She spent a decade in education building safe spaces for learning amid unpaid hours, coffee-fueled conversations about too much tech time and not enough recess, and advocating for teachers who deserve better pay and sanity. Now she brings that same community-first spirit to local journalism, covering the people, places, and stories that make Polk County home. So, get comfy, grab a cup of tea, and let's talk about what matters.

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