Southwestern Ohio experienced a slight earthquake on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a magnitude 2.5 tremor was detected in Hillsboro around 5:50 a.m. Although this intensity places it on the lower end of the Richter scale, several local residents indicated they could feel the shaking. The USGS reported the seismic event originated 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) beneath the Earth’s surface. There was no immediate confirmation of any damage to nearby structures. Further information regarding this earthquake from the USGS is available via this link.
A small earthquake occurred across portions of southwestern Ohio on Sunday.
The United States Geological Survey stated that a 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck Hillsboro at approximately 5:50 a.m.
A magnitude of 2.5 positions the earthquake on the lower spectrum of the Richter scale. Nevertheless, several individuals residing in the vicinity stated they perceived the tremor.
The USGS indicated that the quake’s rupture point was 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) beneath the Earth’s crust.
It was not immediately determined whether the seismic event caused any harm to adjacent properties.
Further information on the earthquake from USGS is accessible here.