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MADISON, Ohio (WJW) — The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.3-magnitude earthquake near Madison, in Lake County, on Thursday afternoon.
It happened just before 1 p.m. a little more than a mile south-southeast of Madison, near Hogback Ridge Park, and about 3 miles below ground, according to the agency.
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As of Thursday afternoon, the agency had received 16 reports from people claiming they felt the shake.
It was the third earthquake reported this week near the same geographical coordinates, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ earthquake database. Two minor quakes of 1.3- and 2.0-magnitude — both at different depths — were reported in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 17.
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Thursday’s was the eighth earthquake reported in the area so far this year. The strongest was a 2.5-magnitude quake reported on May 12, according to the data.
There were 38 earthquakes there in 2024, all under a 2.0 magnitude.
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