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Small Earthquake, Lake Erie shore

Origin Time: 18 September, 2008, 01:04:16.57 UTC
Magnitude: 2.8 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (fixed)
Location: 41.780 N -81.430 W 


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A small earthquake occurred beneath Lake Erie about seven miles NNW of Mentor at 9:04 p.m. EDT. A number of small earthquakes have occurred in this general location, beginning in 2006. Felt reports were mostly from Mentor but individuals in Willoughby and Eastlake also reported feeling the event. There were no damages.


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Last update Sept 22, 2008

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