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Madison, Ohio – A rare earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning just northeast of Cleveland, shaking parts of northeast Ohio near the Lake Erie shoreline and close to the Pennsylvania border. While no damage has been reported, the event stands out in a region where seismic activity is uncommon.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck roughly 2 kilometers east-northeast of Madison shortly before dawn. The quake originated at a depth of about 8 kilometers beneath the Lake Erie region, north of Interstate 90. Residents in nearby communities may have noticed a brief rumble or vibration, particularly in quieter early-morning conditions…