Weak earthquake reported on Ohio-Kentucky border

Sat Nov 09 06:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Minor Earthquake Shakes Ohio-Kentucky Border

**GEORGETOWN, OHIO** – A weak earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 struck the Ohio-Kentucky border on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred just after 10:30 a.m. near Georgetown, Ohio, at a depth of over 5 miles below the surface.

While considered a minor earthquake, the USGS reports that areas immediately east and southeast of the epicenter may have felt the tremors. No damage has been reported in connection with this event.

Though not common, earthquakes have been recorded in the Tri-State region in the past, including a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in 2021 near the same area. The USGS has provided further information about this recent earthquake on their website.