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Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba
Earthquake was region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years and was also felt in parts of Mexico including CancúnAn earthquake on Monday off the coast of Cuba, which was that region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years, could be felt in Florida and parts of Mexico. The 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which struck in the afternoon, occurred approximately 65 miles (105km) north-west of Mantua, Cuba, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS added that the earthquake had a depth of 16...
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida Rare earthquake with 6.1 magnitude shakes buildings in Havana and beyond A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are typically not prone to quakes. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at a magnitude 6.1 at a shallow depth of 26km (16 miles) and its epicentre 104km west-northwest of...
6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba coast felt in southern Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf on Monday, causing shakes across southwestern Florida. The quake hit 64.9 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There is no danger of a tsunami, the National Tsunami Center said in a post on X. The effects of the earthquake were felt across parts of Florida, which the USGS said is uncommon.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes off Cuba, shaking Havana and western regions
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday with tremors being felt across Florida in Miami and Orlando. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), tremors struck in waters off Cuba's western tip at a depth of about 10 kilometres. Its epicentre was located about 104 kilometres west-northwest of Mantua.
Earthquake strikes southern Iran in third major quake in just over 24 hours
Earthquake strikes southern Iran in third major quake in just over 24 hours The 5.0 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9 at a depth of 22 kilometres - the seism comes after two massive quakes were recorded hours earlier An earthquake has been recorded in southern Iran, the third major quake in just over a day. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sargaz in Iran's southern Hormozgan province at a depth of 22km in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9. Local media reported that...
Earthquake rocks England camp ahead of World Cup friendly in Orlando
Earthquake rocks England camp ahead of World Cup friendly in Orlando A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Orlando and across parts of central Florida An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude rocked central Florida on Tuesday, just days after the England team arrived there ahead of the World Cup campaign. The quake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, occurred off the west coast of Cuba, sending tremors across Orlando and other parts of Florida. The National Weather Service has said...
Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown'
Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown' A new study finds mangrove forests are no longer shrinking worldwide, offering hope for coastal protection and climate resilience. But other research warns sea level rise could reduce their ability to store carbon. Mangrove forests, long considered among the world's most threatened ecosystems, are now showing signs of global rebound, a new study reports.
East Coast rocked by sonic boom as meteorologist reveals cause
East Coast rocked by sonic boom as meteorologist reveals cause Some residents in Massachusetts said the boom even shook their homes - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A sonic boom that left people across New England looking to the sky was likely a meteor, according to meteorologists. Police departments in Massachusetts began receiving calls Saturday afternoon of a loud boom coming from the sky. The source of the sound was likely a meteor or a bolide, which is a meteor that explodes in the...
China, tungsten and a supply shock in metal critical for war that will last far beyond Iran conflict
The Iran war has caused well-documented price spikes and shortages on a range of items Americans depend upon. Oil and gas, of course, but also petrochemicals and everything derived from them (e.g. plastics) and helium are among raw materials that have been besieged by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Still, there is another element which has seen its price surge amid increasingly short supply because of war, but where the shock will not relent even if the Strait is reopened.
NASA confirms exploding meteor caused the sonic boom over Boston
Meteor caught by the GOES-19 weather satellite breaking up 40 miles above the ground. On Saturday, at around 2:06 pm ET, a meteor streaked over the northeastern US and exploded north of Cape Cod Bay. The fireball was caught on camera by several people, shook houses, and can even be seen clearly in satellite imagery, lighting up the sky.