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Defiance County experiences first-ever earthquake
Defiance County experienced a rare earthquake Sunday morning. The weak to minor earthquake at 6:46 a.m. registered as a 2.9 magnitude around 1 mile from Hicksville.
HICKSVILLE, Ohio — Parts of Defiance County near Hicksville experienced an earthquake early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Center.
The USGS said that the earthquake happened at 6:46 a.m., shortly before sunrise Sunday morning just southeast of Hicksville, a village with a population of just 3,000 residents.
An earthquake in Defiance County is very rare. There are no known faults near the area. In fact, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there had never been a recorded earthquake in Defiance County before Sunday.
The earthquake measured as a 2.9 magnitude with a depth of 9.5 km.
If you felt it, be sure to let the USGS know.
The last earthquake to occur in northwest Ohio before the Hicksville earthquake happened in Walbridge on April 22, 2024.
The Hicksville earthquake sums up to be the strongest earthquake to occur within the last 25 years in northwest Ohio.
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Residents of Defiance County were left shaken after experiencing the first-ever earthquake in the area. The earthquake, which measured a magnitude of 3.5, struck early this morning and was felt throughout the county.
Many residents reported feeling a sudden jolt and hearing a loud rumbling noise as their homes shook. Some even reported items falling off shelves and walls cracking.
While earthquakes are rare in this region, experts are urging residents to be prepared for future seismic activity. It serves as a reminder that natural disasters can strike anywhere, and being prepared is essential for staying safe.
As the community comes together to assess the damage and ensure everyone is accounted for, it is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being ready for the unexpected.
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