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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Geological Survey
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. C-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693


Telephone:
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Fax: (614) 447-1918
E-Mail: geo.survey@dnr.state.oh.us


Earthquake Contact:

Michael C. Hansen
OhioSeis Network Coordinator
(740) 548-5979
ohioseis@dnr.state.oh.us


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OhioSeis

Small Earthquake, Lake Erie shore

Origin Time: 20 September, 2008, 19:16:43.19 UTC
Magnitude: 2.3 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (fixed)

Location: 41.740 N -81.420 W 


A small earthquake occurred beneath Lake Erie about four miles northwest of Mentor on Saturday, September 20 at 3:16 p.m. EDT. There were no felt reports. This event is probably an aftershock from the 2.8-magnitude earthquake in this general area on September 18.

 

 

 

  



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Last update Sept 23, 2008
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