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Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is renewing preparedness conversations across Wisconsin, a state where seismic activity is uncommon but not unheard of. The magnitude 2.6 quake struck overnight in the Ohio Valley region, drawing attention across the Great Lakes and reminding residents that earthquakes can impact the Midwest, even if they rarely make headlines.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth, a factor that can allow even small tremors to be detected over a wide area. While no damage or injuries were reported, emergency officials say the event serves as a useful reminder in a region better known for winter storms and severe cold than ground shaking…