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Earthquake Detected In Southern Ohio

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.3 magnitude earthquake in Ohio yesterday at 4:39 PM.

The quake was centered near Big Branch Rd, a rural area approximately 3 miles north-northwest of Chesapeake, Ohio. Chesapeake, a village in Lawrence County, is located along the Ohio River, just north of Huntington, WV.

Witnesses in the area described hearing a loud boom, followed by the earthquake. Thankfully, no injuries or damage were reported.

People typically feel earthquakes with a magnitude of at least 3.0