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Small earthquake shakes Maryland

SPENCERVILLE, MD—A small earthquake rattled Maryland this week, according to the United States Geological Survey.

USGS reports that a 1.8-magnitude quake centered in Spencerville shook Montgomery County at around 11:30 p.m. on Monday night.



The minor temblor had a depth of 5.9 kilometers.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to report it to USGS here.

Photo via USGS


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