Minor Earthquake Rattles D.C. Metro Area: Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland

 





Several people in and around the D.C. Metro area have experienced a minor earthquake situated between Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland, according to data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.


Numerous WTOP listeners across the region, including areas like Northwest D.C. and Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Howard County in Maryland, have reported feeling tremors shortly before 1 a.m.


Based on preliminary information examined by the agency, the earthquake is estimated to have a magnitude of 2.3.


WTOP has reached out to officials from the U.S. Geological Survey to verify the specifics of this reported earthquake. As of now, there have been no statements released by officials in the region, and there are no reports of any damage.






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