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'I thought I was going crazy': South Florida residents react to earthquake
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by WPBF
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.
A recent earthquake has been felt in Florida, including the South Florida area. 1, occurred near Cuba. As a result of the earthquake, tremors were felt across the state.
Local residents have reacted to the earthquake, with some expressing surprise and concern. Further information about the earthquake and its impact on the area can be found through local news sources, such as WPBF in Palm Beach , FL.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: WPBF ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent earthquake has been felt in Florida, including the South Florida area. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, occurred near Cuba. As a result of the earthquake, tremors were felt…
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