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Small earthquake in Lake Erie northeast of Painesville, Ohio

Origin Time: 14 September, 2006, 14:40:52.11 UTC
Location: 41.790º N   81.230º W
Magnitude: 2.2 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (Fixed)


A small earthquake occurred at 10:40 a.m. about two miles offshore north-northeast of Painesville. A number of small earthquakes have occurred in this area. No felt reports have been received for this event although earthquakes of this magnitude are occasionally felt by aware individuals in favorable locations. If you felt this earthquake, please report it by filling out a short form at:



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