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Small earthquake in Lake Erie northeast of Painesville, Ohio

Origin Time: 22 January, 2007, 06:17:10.23 UTC
Location: 41.830º N   81.210º W
Magnitude: 2.2 mbLg
Depth: 6 km


A small earthquake occurred on Monday, January 22 at 01:17 a.m. Eastern Standard Time beneath Lake Erie about five miles northeast of Painesville, Lake County. No felt reports were received. A number of small earthquakes have occurred in this general location, including a 3.8-magnitude event on June 20, 2006. Individuals who may have felt the January 22 earthquake are encouraged to report it by filling out a short form at:

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Location of Ohio Earthquake on 22 January, 2007


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