A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck off Cuba on Monday was felt across parts of Florida, abruptly shutting down rides at theme parks as operators carried out emergency safety checks, according to visitors and US officials.
Florida is not known for significant seismic activity, so when the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake about 64 miles from Mantua, Cuba, at an estimated depth of 16 miles, it quickly became a regional curiosity and a logistical headache.
