Cluster of earthquakes shake Lake Erie in Ohio
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported the seventh earthquake in Lake Erie just this year.
“This is a known epicentre of natural earthquakes, due to the geologic history of the area,” he added. “Seismologists from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources continue to monitor the seismic activity.”
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was reported on Friday around three miles northwest of Timberlake, Ohio, taking place at 2.14pm at a depth of around four miles.
The seven quakes in Lake Erie this year have occurred between 4 January and 4 February and have ranged in magnitude from 1.6 to 2.8.
David Roorbach of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has previously told News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio that “seismic activity of 2.5 and above can generally be felt”.
