Unusual earthquake detected under Lake Michigan and was felt in Wisconsin

Aug 6, 2024

Unusual earthquake detected under Lake Michigan and was felt in Wisconsin

Aug 6, 2024

(OPINION) As an earthquake nut, I thought I had seen it all. An earthquake Friday proves that I still haven’t. The USGS has confirmed there was an earthquake under Lake Michigan Friday which was felt by many in Wisconsin.

The USGS confirms that an earthquake large enough to be felt by dozens in Wisconsin happened at 9:18am and was centered under Lake Michigan.

This bizarre earthquake registered 2.9 on the Richter Scale and was reportedly felt by many near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.


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Wikipedia confirms that there is a Great Lakes Tectonic Zone. However, it appears that measurable earthquakes large enough to be felt are relatively rare. It says that the best documented Great Lakes earthquake in this region was a moderate 4.6 quake on July 9, 1975.

 

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