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Updated: 7:07 AM Apr 25, 2009
Earthquake Reported in Southeast Ohio
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit in southeast Ohio Friday morning.
Posted: 10:22 AM Apr 24, 2009WEB EXTRA: listen to 911 calls after the quake and see the location of the new epicenter. Reporter: Chris Olsen; Randy Yohe; Tim Irr Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit in southeast Ohio Friday morning.
WSAZ.com has received dozens of breaking news reports via web, e-mail, and phone from people in and around Gallia and Jackson counties in Ohio who felt the quake.
WEB EXTRA: click on the play button to listen to four 911 calls to Gallia County 911 after the quake:
According to the USGS Website, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake has been reported about four miles west of Gallipolis, Ohio. The USGS initially reported that the quake was a 3.4 with an epicenter was near Jackson, but since updated the location and weakened the intensity. According to government officials, the earthquake centered about 3.1 miles underground.
The earthquake was first reported at 9:42 a.m. Friday.
Residents living in and around Gallia County have called to report they felt the ground shake, as well as some office and apartment buildings.
So far no damage has been reported.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake is considered minor and often felt, but no serious damage is reported.
According to the USGS website, eight minor earthquakes have already been reported across the world as of 10:00 a.m. Friday.
Here is a map of the location of the quake:
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Click here for more information about the quake from the USGS.
We have a crew headed to the area where this happened. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.
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Latest Comments
All I have to say is ignorant!!!!
we felt it in trotwood to but we were in a shoting range and still felt it it was badd
my chickens were going crazy
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