The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck early Tuesday morning near Reno, Ohio, along the Ohio River bordering West Virginia.
The earthquake occurred approximately 1 mile southeast of Reno at a depth of 3 miles below the Earth’s surface. Given its low magnitude, the quake was barely detectable by humans, and no injuries or damage have been reported.
While weak earthquakes like this are relatively common in the area, the Ohio Valley is considered one of the least at-risk regions for damaging earthquakes in the United States, according to the USGS.
By contrast, the most earthquake-prone areas in the nation include parts of the Mississippi River Valley, the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.
This minor quake serves as a reminder of the subtle seismic activity that occasionally occurs in unexpected regions.
Earlier this week, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Maine, shaking homes and startling residents across New England. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 10:22 a.m., centered nearly seven miles south of York Harbor, Maine, at a depth of about eight miles.
The quake’s tremors were reportedly felt throughout New England and even as far as Pennsylvania. In southern Maine, residents described their homes and buildings shaking, with many initially mistaking the event for a nearby explosion or car accident.
One Wakefield resident shared, “The earthquake caused my home to rattle, shake, and vibrate,” while another inquired, “Was there an earthquake on the North Shore just now?” on social media.
The earthquake comes just days after a smaller 2.4 magnitude quake was detected in Bergen County, New Jersey, between Paramus and River Edge.
