Earthquake felt in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania (4.4)

BNO News ^ | 11/30/17

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	Credit: USGS
A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck Delaware, with shaking felt as far away as Baltimore, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York City, seismologists and residents say. Only few details were immediately available.

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The earthquake, which struck at around 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, was centered about 6.4 miles northeast of Dover, or 11 miles southeast of Smyrna. It struck at a depth of 5 miles, making it a very shallow earthquake.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.1. People across the region - as far away as Salisbury, Annapolis, Baltimore, Wilmington, Vineland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and New York City, reported feeling the earthquake.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries but we're working to gather more information.

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[freedumb2003]

You were a lineman for the county?

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Shake, rattle and roll!

Maryland “Freak State” PING!

[Bigg Red]

Didn’t feel it in Kent County, Maryland.

[Bigg Red]

Amen. Old Line State born and bred.
I love Maryland, my Maryland.