Structural Damage after Earthquake │Everest BCGs

Magnitude 6.1 June 8, 2026 Statewide reports

What Happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the coast of Cuba sent shaking across Southwest Florida, Central Florida, and the Gulf Coast on the afternoon of June 8, 2026.

Reports came in from Naples, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Orlando, Ocala, and Daytona Beach.

Most properties will be fine. But because Florida shaking is so rare, most owners have no baseline for what is new versus what has been there for years.

If something looks different after the event, it deserves documentation while the timeline is still fresh.

Wall cracks that may require structural assessment — **Wall cracking** New or widening cracks are among the first conditions worth documenting.

Yasir Al-Lebban, Ph.D., P.E.

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer

Yasir Al-Lebban, Ph.D., P.E. is Everest's Structural Practice Leader. His work focuses on identifying the cause and extent of structural damage across residential, commercial, multifamily, and specialty buildings.

He brings forensic-level discipline to every assessment: the same rigor applied to litigation support, insurance documentation, and complex failure analysis.

Ph.D. structural engineering Licensed P.E., Florida Independent findings

Yasir Al-Lebban, Ph.D., P.E., structural engineer for Everest BCG

What We Assess

We review visible conditions, document what changed, and explain the next step in plain English. The goal is clarity for you, your insurer, and any professionals brought in later.

Walls and Ceilings

New or worsening cracks, separation, uneven finishes, and visible distress.

Stucco and Facades

Exterior cracking, displacement, separation, and conditions around openings.

Slabs and Foundations

Visible slab cracks, foundation indicators, and prior settlement concerns.

Doors and Windows

Sticking, sudden gaps, misalignment, and changes in how openings perform.

Interior structural damage at a wall opening — **Interior conditions** Signs of movement around openings and surfaces, reviewed in context.

When to Call Us

If something looks different after the shaking, a professional set of eyes tells you whether it is cosmetic or structural — and what, if anything, to do about it.

Florida buildings rarely feel this kind of shaking, so most owners have no baseline for what is normal. A quick assessment separates harmless cosmetic cracks from anything that needs attention.

New or Worsening Cracks

You noticed cracks, or existing ones look wider, longer, or more active than before.

Sticking Doors or Windows

Openings that closed fine before are now sticking or showing new gaps.

Is It Safe to Stay?

You want to know whether your home is structurally safe to keep living in.

Prior Settlement Issues

Your building already had settlement or foundation concerns before the event.

A Clear Repair Opinion

You want a professional opinion on what — if anything — actually needs repair.

Who We Serve

We work with owners, managers, and associations that need a clear, independent read on whether a building is safe and what it needs.

Homeowners and Condo Owners

Clear assessments so you know whether your home is safe and what repairs, if any, it needs.

Commercial Property Owners

Independent evaluations focused on occupant safety and a clear scope of any repairs your building needs.

Apartment and HOA Buildings

Evaluation of common areas, structural connections, and exterior facades, with clear guidance on what is safe and what needs repair.

How It Works

The process moves quickly while keeping the assessment independent — we recommend repairs, we don't sell them.

Dated photos Independent review No repair sales

Call or Submit the Form

Share photos of what you noticed. We will help you determine whether an on-site assessment makes sense.

Intake reviewed

On-Site Evaluation

We review walls, ceilings, stucco, slabs, foundations, load-bearing areas, doors, and windows. Everything is documented with labeled, dated photos and written observations.

Conditions documented

Findings and Repair Plan

You receive a written assessment, a plain-English judgment on whether the structure is safe, and a clear plan for any repairs we recommend — something you and any contractor can act on.

Repair plan delivered

Why Everest BCG

A Ph.D.-led structural practice focused on one thing: telling you whether your building is safe and what it actually needs.

Ph.D.-Led Practice

Assessments led by a doctorate-level structural engineer, not a general inspector.

Independent by Design

We recommend the repairs you need but don't sell them, so the findings stay neutral.

Safety-First Reporting

Clear reports focused on whether the building is safe and a practical plan for any repairs.

Forensic Expertise

Deep experience in structural failure and damage analysis, applied to every assessment.

Florida-Wide Coverage

Serving residential and commercial properties across the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I be concerned after the earthquake?

Most Florida properties that felt the shaking will be fine. If you have noticed cracks or sticking doors, though, it is hard to judge on your own — the safest step is a quick professional look rather than guessing.

What should I look for?

Cracks in walls and ceilings, stucco separation, slab or foundation cracks, and doors or windows that stick or no longer close properly. If any of it has you wondering, that is reason enough to have it looked at — you don't need to be sure it is new.

Are cracks always serious?

Not always. Hairline cracks are common and often harmless. What matters is whether a crack affects the structure and whether it needs repair — and that is hard to judge by eye, which is exactly what we are here to determine.

What does the assessment include?

We review walls, ceilings, stucco, slabs, foundations, load-bearing areas, doors, and windows for signs of structural movement. You receive a written report with a clear judgment on safety and a recommended repair plan for anything that needs attention.

Do you perform repairs?

No. We assess your property and recommend the repairs it needs, but we do not perform them. That separation keeps both our findings and our repair recommendations neutral.

How fast can you schedule?

We prioritize post-event assessments. Call (844) 322-2946 and describe your property and location — we will confirm availability and move quickly.

Noticed Something After the Shaking?

Call (844) 322-2946 or submit the form on this page. Everest provides independent structural safety assessments and repair guidance across Florida.

Independent — no repair sales Licensed Professional Engineer Florida-wide coverage

Get a Structural Assessment Call (844) 322-2946

Earthquake Damage Assessments

If you felt shaking at your residence and have concerns, don’t guess. Call the experts.

Eliminate the Guesswork