M6.1 Earthquake 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba — June 8, 2026
2026-06-08 18:00:27 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:00 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 4,565 people across a wide area. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 4.8 (moderate).
On June 8, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude 6.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 26.0 km and coordinates 22.7854°, -85.1501°. The earthquake was reported felt by 4,565 peopleacross a wide area, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 4.8 (moderate). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 116 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 932, making it one of the more significant events of the week. The nearest populated place is Mantua (population 26,065).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 9.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Nearest Populated Places
What the Shaking Felt Like
At MMI 4.8 (moderate), people in the most strongly affected areas would have experienced: Mild shaking, similar to a passing truck. Hanging objects swing. Glasses and dishes may rattle. Not commonly felt outdoors.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 4,565 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 987,827 |
| MMI 4 | light | 618,243 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 2,380 |
Earthquake Details
-85.1501°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Mantua, Cuba?
The magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba on June 8, 2026 at 18:00 UTC had a depth of 26.0 km. It was felt by 4,565 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 4.8 (moderate). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 22.7854°, -85.1501°, which is 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba. The nearest populated place is Mantua (population 26,065).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.1 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000srjx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 8, 2026). M6.1 Earthquake 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba — June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000srjx/