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Minor Earthquake Recorded in Central Georgia

Earthquake
Posted at 11:48 PM, Nov 16, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-16 18:50:30-05

EATONTON, Ga. (AP) - A small earthquake has been reported in central Georgia.

    

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday near Eatonton, which is about 50 miles northeast of Macon.

    

Officials say the earthquake was recorded at a depth of roughly 5 miles underground.

    

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills tells WMAZ-TV he hasn't gotten any reports of damage or injuries.

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