A minor earthquake was reported across parts of southwestern Ohio on Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake was felt in Hillsboro at approximately 5:50 p.m. The 2.5 measurement puts the earthquake at the weak end of the Richter scale. Despite this, some residents living around the area reported being able to feel it. The USGS said the rupture occurred 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) below the Earth's surface. It was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any damage to nearby property. More information about earthquakes from the USGS can be found here.
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<strong class="dateline">Hillsboro, Ohio -</strong> <p>A small earthquake was reported across southwestern Ohio on Sunday.
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was felt around 5:50 a.m. in Hillsboro, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The 2.5 measurement puts the earthquake on the weak end of the Richter scale. Despite this, some residents living around the area reported being able to feel it.
The USGS said the rupture occurred 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) below the Earth’s surface.
It was not immediately clear whether the earthquake caused any damage to nearby property.
More information about earthquakes from the USGS can be found here.
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