The United States Geological Survey confirmed on Monday afternoon that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the western coast of Cuba.
The earthquake occurred at 2 p.m. and was about 64.9 miles east-southeast of Minas de Matahambre, Pinar del Río, Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico.
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There are reports that tremors were felt as far north as Tampa on the gulf coast along with Miami Beach and West Palm Beach on the east coast of Florida.
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The National Weather Service in Miami confirmed that there is no threat for a tsunami for South Florida.
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a tsunami are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.
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No injuries have been reported. The city of Boynton Beach released the following statement on Monday afternoon:
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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