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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake, strongest in 150 years, hits off Cuba

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake, the strongest in nearly 150 years for the region, struck off the coast of Cuba on Monday. The quake was felt in Cuba, Mexico, and Florida, with its epicenter located shallowly beneath the Caribbean Sea. While no major damage or casualties have been reported, the event is unusual for the area and has raised concerns in Cuba due to the poor condition of many buildings. AI

RANK_REASON The event is a significant natural disaster with historical magnitude. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake, strongest in 150 years, hits off Cuba

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida

    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 dep…

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