(WLOS) — While western North Carolina experienced a very minor earthquake early Monday morning — only a 1.7 magnitude — there was a much stronger quake off the coast of Cuba later that afternoon.
6.1-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS CUBA
Cuba’s earthquake happened at 2 p.m. and registered a magnitude of 6.1, making it a moderately strong earthquake.
A graph showing traits of different earthquake magnitudes. (WLOS)
The quake was just over 16 miles below the surface, and there were no reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami occurred.
It was felt as far away as northern Florida, where residents reported light shaking.
A map shows the location of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Cuba that was felt as far away as northern Florida. (Photo: WLOS)
Earthquakes in the Gulf are rare but have become more frequent in recent years.
According to the USGS, the earthquake in western North Carolina happened around 6:36 a.m. near Weaverville at a depth of about 3.3 miles.