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Minor earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near Illinois-Wisconsin border, officials say
A minor earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, with the epicenter southwest of Evanston, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck beneath Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
What we know:
The earthquake occurred at about 2:38 p.m., the USGS said.
Its epicenter was in Lake Michigan, about 25 miles north-northeast of downtown Chicago and roughly 14 miles southwest of Evanston. The quake originated about 3.1 miles below the surface.
While considered minor, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake is strong enough to be felt by some people. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A minor earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, with the epicenter southwest of Evanston, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Dig deeper:
Earthquakes beneath Lake Michigan are extremely rare. According to the officials, the only other recorded earthquake under the lake occurred in August 2024 near Door County, Wisconsin. That quake also measured magnitude 2.9.
Officials have not determined what caused Wednesday's earthquake.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd.