A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Mexico today, causing minor shaking felt across Central Florida including Orlando and Walt Disney World. The seismic event originated approximately 73 miles west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers. While some agencies initially recorded it as 6.1 magnitude, the final official measurement remains uncertain. The National Weather Service confirmed shaking was felt in multiple Florida cities including Miami and Jacksonville. No injuries or property damage were reported and Walt Disney World has not issued operational updates despite several attractions being temporarily unavailable for unrelated reasons. Seismologists continue monitoring for aftershocks though no tsunami threat exists to the U.S. Gulf Coast or surrounding Caribbean region. This marks the largest offshore earthquake off Florida since February 2024 when a 4.0 magnitude quake struck the Atlantic coast.
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