August 15, 2006, 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Lima, Ohio

Small earthquake in Lima, Ohio

Origin Time: 15 August, 2006, 06:08:54.94 UTC
Location: 40.710º N 84.110º W
Magnitude: 2.5 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (Fixed)

A small earthquake was widely felt in Lima at 2:08 a.m. EDT. No damage was reported nor would be expected with an earthquake of this magnitude. Residents of Lima reported a loud boom followed by a very brief period of shaking. Some wondered if a local industry had exploded. The epicenter of this earthquake is very near that of a 2.8-magnitude earthquake on May 11, 2006. Individuals who felt the earthquake are encouraged to fill out a short form at:

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/ohioseis/html/felt.htm.

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