Cuba, FL – A strong earthquake near Cuba was felt in parts of Florida on Monday afternoon, prompting reports of shaking from residents across the state, including the Tampa Bay area.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.1 and struck northwest of Mantua, Cuba, shortly before 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
The quake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, allowing seismic waves to travel long distances across the region…