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Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake Hits Near New Harmony

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A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred Tuesday night near New Harmony in Washington County. No damage has been reported following the event.

Key takeaways

  • A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit near New Harmony on Tuesday night.
  • The quake occurred at 9:21 p.m. at a depth of about 6.8 miles.
  • No damage has been reported from the earthquake.

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled a rural part of Washington County on Tuesday night. The seismic event occurred at 9:21 p.m. approximately five miles north of New Harmony.

The earthquake originated at a depth of about 6.8 miles. New Harmony, the nearest town to the epicenter, has a population of about 250 residents. No damage has been reported following the quake.

The 2.8 magnitude quake hit 5.6 miles north of New Harmony, according to reports from Gephardt Daily.

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