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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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Small Earthquake Near Painesville, Ohio

Origin Time: 30 June, 2004, 04:03:14.58 UTC
Location: 41.78º N   -81.07º W
Magnitude: 3.3 mbLg
Depth: 5 km (fixed)


A small 3.3 magitude earthquake occurred at 12:03 a.m EDT 9 miles ENE of Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. It was strongly felt at Painesville, Madison, and Perry, Ohio. No damages were reported. Many residents reported a loud boom followed by a sharp jolt and brief, but intense shaking. This is the second earthquake this year in the general area of Painesville. On March 14, 2004 a 2.4 magnitude earthquake was centered near Fairport Harbor.

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