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Miami-Dade County Monitoring Impacts Following Seismic Event Near Cuba

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/global/government/mayor/home.page 2026-06-08 2026-06-08T19:00:00.000Z 03 00 pm Carlos Suarez [email protected] Miami-Dade County Monitoring Impacts Following Seismic Event Near Cuba A seismic event originating near Cuba was felt in portions of South Florida this afternoon. Out of an abundance of caution, standard evacuation protocols were implemented, and assessments are underway at affected Miami-Dade County facilities, including the Stephen P. Clark Government Center. A seismic event originating near Cuba was felt in portions of South Florida this afternoon. Out of an abundance of caution, standard evacuation protocols were implemented, and assessments are underway at affected Miami-Dade County facilities, including the Stephen P. Clark Government Center. According to the National Weather Service, there is no tsunami threat to South Florida related to the magnitude 6.4 earthquake reported around 2:00 p.m. EDT off the western coast of Cuba. Protective Actions: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Be prepared for possible aftershocks.</li> <li>If shaking occurs, Drop, Cover, and Hold On until it stops.</li> <li>Stay away from damaged buildings, structures, or downed utility lines.</li> <li>Check your home or workplace for damage and report hazards to the appropriate authorities.</li> <li>Monitor official sources for updates and emergency information.</li> </ul> Miami-Dade County will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as warranted.   no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Office of the Mayor 1 rel1780948723993655 Office of the Mayor Stephen P. 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MIAMI-DADE ( June 08, 2026 )–

A seismic event originating near Cuba was felt in portions of South Florida this afternoon. Out of an abundance of caution, standard evacuation protocols were implemented, and assessments are underway at affected Miami-Dade County facilities, including the Stephen P. Clark Government Center.

According to the National Weather Service, there is no tsunami threat to South Florida related to the magnitude 6.4 earthquake reported around 2:00 p.m. EDT off the western coast of Cuba.

Protective Actions:

Be prepared for possible aftershocks.
If shaking occurs, Drop, Cover, and Hold On until it stops.
Stay away from damaged buildings, structures, or downed utility lines.
Check your home or workplace for damage and report hazards to the appropriate authorities.
Monitor official sources for updates and emergency information.

Miami-Dade County will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as warranted.

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