2.6 earthquake recorded near Assateague Wednesday night

February 9, 2023
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A minor earthquake was recorded  Wednesday night off the coast of Assateague. 

The US Geological Survey recorded the 2.6 earthquake at 8:21 p.m. 

No effects of the minor event were felt on land on the Shore. 

East Coast earthquakes do occur from time to time but are very rare in our area.

Preston Ford in Keller

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