On June 8, 2026, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit the region near Cuba, shaking parts of neighboring Belize and prompting rapid coordinated assessments from regional emergency management agencies.
According to initial seismic data, the temblor struck at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time, with its epicenter positioned around 118 kilometers west-northwest of Mantua, a town in western Cuba. The earthquake originated at a depth of 33 kilometers below the Earth’s crust, a depth that typically reduces the severity of surface shaking compared to shallower seismic events.
Within hours of the earthquake being detected, residents across multiple districts in Belize reported feeling noticeable tremors. In response, Belize’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the country’s National Meteorological Service immediately launched situational assessments to rule out potential secondary hazards.
Shortly after their initial evaluation, NEMO released an official informational bulletin reassuring the public that the earthquake does not pose a significant tsunami risk to coastal areas of Belize, and no emergency evacuation or protective action is required for residents at this time.
Both Belizean agencies are maintaining continuous monitoring of the situation in close coordination with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the international body that provides regional early warning infrastructure and support for seismic and tsunami events across the Caribbean and adjacent regions.
As of the latest update from Cuban state media, no reports of casualties or major structural damage have been confirmed across Cuba. However, national authorities are still working to compile damage and injury reports from more remote, harder-to-reach areas near the epicenter, with updates expected as more information becomes available.