6.1 magnitude earthquake in Cuba felt at Disney World: 'SO MUCH IS DOWN'
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An earthquake near the coast of Cuba could be felt across Florida, including at Walt Disney World.
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No casualties or significant damage has been reported in Cuba following the 6.1-magnitude quake that was recorded in the Gulf, about 117 km west-northwest of the island nation, according to Cuban State Media.
That said, authorities are still working on gathering information from some areas.
Shaking from the quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey first reported just after 2 p.m. ET, was felt across much of Florida.
Shut ‘er down
Several attractions at Disney World were shut down on Monday, with guests taking to social media to share updates and reaction to the quake.
One visitor wrote on Reddit that they “didn’t feel anything” but noted that “a TON of rides” were out of service.
“Most coasters. Tiana’s [Bayou Adventure], Tron [Lightcycle/Run], Barnstormer, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs [Mine Train] and [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad] are all down right now in Magic Kingdom alone.”
A second parkgoer added, “We are in line at Big Thunder Mountain and they just suspended operations. Cast member doesn’t know what. So much is down around the park!”
Someone who was at Hollywood Studios said they “felt it just as the Beauty and the Beast show started.”
Another commenter wrote: “They evacuated the feature animation building at Hollywood Studios, and ride operations shut down for a few minutes. I live eight miles from the parks, and I definitely felt it at my house.”
However, someone who was in Fantasyland said they “didn’t feel it,” while pointing out, “it really just depends where you are location wise.”
Update: Shaking has been felt across much of Florida in the aftermath of the 6.1 magnitude quake just west of Cuba.
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) June 8, 2026
*NO* tsunami threat is expected from the earthquake. https://t.co/v8qFN0vbs8 pic.twitter.com/qJBSOGE5PR
Impact on Miami
In Miami, city officials said there were multiple calls for service after the quake, though they assured that no major injuries or damage had been reported.
The earthquake shuttered the seat of Miami-Dade County government and briefly paralyzed the county’s rail system after employees reported shaking in downtown Miami’s Stephen P. Clark Government Center and transit hub, the Miami Herald reported.
Public transit trains resumed shortly after 3:30 p.m., while the 29-storey reopened around 5 p.m.
No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.