Residents across Florida felt tremors on Sunday morning after two powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Cuba.
The first earthquake, measuring 5.9 magnitude, occurred around 11 am ET, followed by a stronger 6.8 magnitude tremor an hour later. Both were centered south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba.
These events understandably caused concern in Florida, particularly after Hurricane Rafael’s recent devastation.
READ: NHC: Tropical Storm Rafael In The Gulf, Low Chance Of Development Near Bahamas
However, the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) assured there was no significant tsunami threat. While some Miami residents reported feeling the shaking, the City of Miami confirmed no earthquake effects were detected locally.
Fire officials also emphasized there was no cause for alarm and no reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquakes did cause some movement across Jamaica, but no tsunami threat was identified there either.
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