2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Detected in Harford County, Maryland
The U.S. Geological Survey said the shallow quake was felt by residents, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
- On Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 2.4-magnitude earthquake near Bel Air, Maryland, which was felt across Harford County and surrounding communities.
- Maryland lies outside major fault zones but occasionally experiences low-magnitude seismic events along ancient, buried fault lines, with experts noting such activity reflects natural regional geology.
- WTOP reporter Sarah Jacobs felt the tremor at her home, describing a "little bit of rumbling" that differed from routine explosions at nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground; the shallow 5 km-deep earthquake struck just after 11 a.m. near Palmer State Park.
- No injuries or structural damage were reported, as earthquakes of this magnitude are typically too weak to cause structural impacts, though the shallow depth made the shaking noticeable across the region.
- The USGS maintains that earthquakes cannot be predicted, and while Maryland has experienced stronger tremors historically, including a magnitude 3.4 event in 2020, most remain below magnitude 3.0.
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Did you feel that: 2.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in Harford County near Bel Air
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake struck Harford County on Monday morning. The quake registered a magnitude of 2.4 and was centered about 8 kilometers northeast of Bel Air. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers. Earthquakes are rare in Maryland because of the state being in the middle of a tectonic plate. There were no initial reports of any damage or injuries. https:///TonyPannWBAL/status…
‘Strong enough to rattle the house’: 2.4-magnitude earthquake felt in Maryland
The map of an earthquake that shook Bel Air, Maryland, on Monday. (Courtesy USGS) The map of an earthquake that shook Bel Air, Maryland, on Monday. (Courtesy USGS) If you felt a shake in Maryland on Monday morning, you weren’t alone. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.4-magnitude earthquake in Harford County shortly after 10 a.m. The epicenter of the quake was a little less than 5 miles from Bel Air. A map on the USGS website showed that p…
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