England's World Cup training camp in Florida was shaken by a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, just a day before their final warm-up match against Costa Rica. The tremors were felt in West Palm Beach, where Thomas Tuchel's squad is preparing for the friendly.
Earthquake Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located off the west coast of Cuba, approximately 400 miles from Central Florida. It struck at 2:00 PM local time and is considered the strongest earthquake in the region in nearly 150 years, surpassing a 6.0-magnitude quake that hit near San Cristobal, Cuba, in 1880.
Shaking was reported across a wide area, including Flagler County, Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville, where buildings were evacuated as they swayed. The National Weather Service confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the US.
Daniela Maquer from Boca Raton described the experience: "It wasn't normal. I felt swaying and vibrating, and I knew something was wrong. I'm from Venezuela, where we had earthquakes, so it reminded me of the past."
Impact on England Camp
The England squad, which arrived in Florida last week for warm-up games, continued training despite the quake. They are based in West Palm Beach and will move to Kansas City for the World Cup tournament. The friendly against Costa Rica is scheduled for Wednesday at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
Concerns for Cuba
While no major damage or casualties have been reported in Florida, fears are mounting for Cuba, where decades of economic crisis have left buildings in disrepair. Local authorities are assessing the situation.
