Thursday, December 30, 2010

3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Of Central Indiana


An earthquake with 3.8 magnitude hit today before sunrise on north central Indiana. According to U.S. Geological Survey report it is about 5 miles below the ground of Greentown at 7:55 am early morning.

This magnitude of earthquake feels like a loaded truck passing by No damage was immediately reported ,said Geophysicist Randy Baldwin.

Howard County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Steve Rogers said the department was bombarded by phone calls after the quake from people wondering if there had been an explosion. He said some people reported hearing a loud boom.

The epicenter was located about 15 miles east-southeast of Kokomo, 15 miles west-southwest from Marion and 50 miles north of Indianapolis. No damage report due to this earthquake, but closer to epicenter residents reported being rattled.

Indianapolis People on Northeastside said items were in their place vibrating slightly irregular manner in homes and workplaces.


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