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Small earthquake, Youngstown,
Mahoning County, September 30, 2011
Origin Time: 30 September, 2011, 00:52:37.58 UTC
Location: 41.11 North 80.69 West
Magnitude: 2.7 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (fixed)
A small earthquake on September 29, 2011, at 8:52 p.m. EDT, was widely felt in Youngstown and surrounding communities including Campbell, Canfield, Girard, Hubbard, McDonald, and Mineral Ridge, throughout an area of about 1,000 square kilometers. More than 300 felt reports were submitted. Many residents reported a loud boom followed by brief shaking and some thought a vehicle had hit the house or a tree had fallen. No damage was reported. Several small earthquakes have occurred in this area in 2011.
Individuals who felt this event are encouraged to submit a report or email: ohioseis@dnr.state.oh.us. Please include a description of what you felt and your street address in your email message.
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