Rare Quake Shakes England Base
England’s training camp in Florida experienced an unexpected disruption after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region, prompting evacuations in parts of Orlando, where the Three Lions are scheduled to face Costa Rica on Wednesday. Authorities reported no injuries or significant damage, although videos shared on social media showed furniture shaking and buildings swaying during the tremor. The earthquake was widely felt across Florida and parts of the Caribbean, making it one of the strongest seismic events recorded in the area.
According to reports, the quake was the largest to affect the region since an 1880 tremor near San Cristobal, Cuba. Popular tourist destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, also felt the effects. Emergency protocols were activated in Mexico’s Yucatán and Quintana Roo states, though local officials later confirmed there had been no damage.
Residents across Florida reacted with surprise, as earthquakes are uncommon in the state. Tremors were reportedly felt as far north as Tallahassee and even reached Walt Disney World in Orlando. Social media users described office buildings shaking and initial fears that sinkholes might have formed.
England have been based in Florida since June 1 as they prepare for a series of international friendlies, beginning with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica. After the Costa Rica fixture at Inter&Co Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s squad is expected to return to Kansas City, which will serve as their tournament base.
The team may face another challenge before leaving Florida, with thunderstorms forecast for Orlando on match day.
The earthquake is the latest in a series of unforeseen events affecting England’s preparations in the United States. Earlier this week, reports emerged of a shooting near the team’s training base in Kansas, where nine people were injured. The incident occurred only a few miles from the facility England will use upon their return
England’s training camp in Florida experienced an unexpected disruption after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region, prompting evacuations in parts of Orlando, where the Three Lions are scheduled to face Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Authorities reported no injuries or significant damage, although videos shared on social media showed furniture shaking and buildings swaying during the tremor. The earthquake was widely felt across Florida and parts of the Caribbean, making it one of the strongest seismic events recorded in the area.
According to reports, the quake was the largest to affect the region since an 1880 tremor near San Cristobal, Cuba. Popular tourist destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, also felt the effects. Emergency protocols were activated in Mexico’s Yucatán and Quintana Roo states, though local officials later confirmed there had been no damage.
Residents across Florida reacted with surprise, as earthquakes are uncommon in the state. Tremors were reportedly felt as far north as Tallahassee and even reached Walt Disney World in Orlando. Social media users described office buildings shaking and initial fears that sinkholes might have formed.
England have been based in Florida since June 1 as they prepare for a series of international friendlies, beginning with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica. After the Costa Rica fixture at Inter&Co Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s squad is expected to return to Kansas City, which will serve as their tournament base.
The team may face another challenge before leaving Florida, with thunderstorms forecast for Orlando on match day.
The earthquake is the latest in a series of unforeseen events affecting England’s preparations in the United States. Earlier this week, reports emerged of a shooting near the team’s training base in Kansas, where nine people were injured. The incident occurred only a few miles from the facility England will use upon their return
