Collier County Emergency Management

6/8 @ 2:15pm: We've received several recent reports of shaking across Southwestern Florida within the past 30 minutes.

An earthquake has occurred just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has since revised the magnitude down to a 6.1 at a depth of 10km.

No tsunami danger from this event: A Tsunami Information Statement has been posted at tsunami.gov

June 1st marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and Emergency Management encourages residents to prepare today to be ready tomorrow. Here are some hurricane preparation tips:

🚨 Register for emergency alerts at alertcollier.com
🎒 Build a 7-day preparedness kit with food, water, medicines, batteries, cash, etc.
📝 Review your home insurance coverage and keep digital documentation
🌀 "Know Your Zone" if an evacuation is issued - https://colliercountygmd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=099789e9c9c746eeb44b55810d2ab72a

For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit ➡️ https://www.collier.gov/News-articles/2026-News-Articles/June-2026/Be-Prepared-2026-Hurricane-Season

(***4:00 PM, 5/19/2026 UPDATE***) Picayune Strand State Forest/Rifle Range Road First size: 650 acres, 65% contained.

(***1:01 PM, 5/19/2026 UPDATE***) Picayune Stand State Forest/Rifle Range Road Fire Size: 650 acres, 55% contained.

(***11:40 AM, 5/19/2026 UPDATE***) Florida Forest Service - Caloosahatchee: Picayune Strand State Forest/Rifle Range Road Fire Size: 650 acres, 50% contained.

All voluntary evacuations due to area wildfires have been rescinded. The Safe Haven at Max Hasse Community Park will close by 9 pm.

Helpful Health Tips: During wildfires, individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, or emphysema, as well as those with heart disease, should stay indoors as much as possible or relocate from downwind of the smoke to minimize exposure. Smoke can worsen existing respiratory problems and, in some cases, lead to new ones. If you are experiencing any respiratory problems from wildfire smoke, please visit a local urgent care or hospital.