Powerful earthquake off Cuba felt across South Florida, prompts evacuations and transit disruptions

TL;DR

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Cuba.
Shaking from the earthquake was felt in parts of Florida, including South Florida.
In Miami, the seismic activity prompted multiple calls for service and temporary evacuations.
Metrorail and Metromover service in Downtown Miami were temporarily suspended.
No significant injuries or major property damage were reported in Florida.
Cuba also experienced shaking buildings, but no injuries or damage were immediately reported.
There was no tsunami threat to South Florida.
Florida has felt shaking from powerful regional earthquakes before, including in January 2020.

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