Did you feel it? An Earthquake was detected early Saturday near Alliance
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Did you feel it? An Earthquake was detected early Saturday near Alliance

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Posted at 9:41 AM, Mar 30, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-30 12:21:19-04

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake registered a 3.0 and was detected 3.5 miles below the surface at 4:42 a.m. Saturday.

Earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 to 5 are considered minor and can typically be felt but do not cause a lot of damage. The higher the magnitude, the more noticeable the quake.

Northeast Ohio residents aren't strangers to Earthquakes. Faults close to our area that formed a billion years ago cause an increase in seismic activity. Most of the Earthquakes detected near Lake Erie are in the 1 to 2 scale range.

Let News 5 know if you felt the quake!

Back in 2022, News 5 spoke with Case Western Reserve University Professor Steven Hauck about the numerous quakes that happened that year in Lake County. Watch more below:

Why earthquakes are happening in Lake County

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