Northeast Ohio shook by 3.6 magnitude earthquake Sunday night
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook Northeastern Ohio at 10:43 p.m. Sunday night, causing little to no structural damage in the immediate area, according to maps and data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS reported that the quake originated roughly four miles southeast of Madison in Lake County, and could be felt as far away as Akron, Lorain and Erie, Pennsylvania.
Some residents near the center of the quake reported moderate shaking, according to the USGS website. At moderate, an earthquake can be felt by almost everyone and can wake up most people while breaking some dishes and windows and overturning unstable objects.
A little shaking going on Sunday night in NE Ohio. Here are a few views of the magnitude 4.0 #earthquake from some of the @ODOT_Statewide traffic cameras at https://t.co/y2mdfitzGi. Details about the quake here: https://t.co/cjhiK6pNIj pic.twitter.com/UrI7LNHwni
— Matt Bruning (@mbruning81) August 28, 2023
Most people reported feeling weak to light shaking. The USGS defines weak shaking as "felt only by a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings."
Many people may not recognize it as an earthquake, according to the USGS. Standing motor cars may slightly rock. Vibrations can imitate that of a passing truck.
Light shaking is defined by USGS as being felt indoors by many people and a few who are outdoors. People who are asleep may wake up while dishes, windows, doors and walls may make noise. This level of quake can resemble a heavy truck striking a building.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook Northeast Ohio Sunday night
