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Small earthquake, Marietta,
Washington County, August 31, 2011

Origin Time: 31 August, 2011, 09:35:12.41   UTC
Location: 39.40 North 81.27 West
Magnitude: 3.0 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (fixed)

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 A small earthquake was felt in the Marietta, Ohio area at 05:35 a.m. EDT. An after shock occurred at 01:36 p.m. EDT and was felt as well. These earthquakes are in the general vicinity of a 2.8 magnitude event on October 24, 2010. Data are preliminary at this point and may be revised based on further analysis. No damages were reported from either event. Individuals who felt this event are encouraged to submit a report or email: ohioseis@dnr.state.oh.us.

  

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