Did you feel this? Confirmed earthquake near Lake Lanier shakes residents Thursday night – WSB-TV Channel 2

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Channel 2 Action News got tips from viewers about an earthquake that shook towns near Lake Lanier Thursday night.

The earthquake surprised some Bufords. In a video sent to Channel 2 Action Newsyou can hear a loud bang as the ground shook.

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Brian Monahan, Team 2 Severe Weather Meteorologist confirmed with the U.S. Geological Survey that a magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded at 11:15 p.m. near Buford.

Most earthquakes below magnitude 3.0 are usually not felt. Monahan said this one was a bit unusual though because it was so shallow. The epicenter of the earthquake was just 4 km below the surface. Shallow earthquakes, even small ones, are more likely to cause shaking.

The USGS also reported a second, smaller earthquake at 1:30 a.m. centered in Gwinnett County. This one had a magnitude of 2.1 and a depth of 5.3 miles.

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Reports of sensations are primarily limited to the south side of Lake Lanier.

No injuries or damage were reported following the earthquake.

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