6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Cuba, Felt in Havana

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck western Cuba, including the capital Havana, sending residents into the streets as buildings shook. The tremors lasted approximately 20 seconds and forced Cubans to evacuate their homes and workplaces as a precautionary measure. The earthquake affected the western coastal region of the island nation, with the shaking clearly felt throughout Havana, Cuba's largest city and political center.