3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes DeKalb County, Illinois near Somonauk, with no reported major damage.

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes DeKalb County, Illinois early Monday morning, with the epicenter near Somonauk, around 60 miles west of Chicago. The USGS reports no major damage. Although rare east of the Rocky Mountains, Illinois is located within two "hot spots" for quakes in the central U.S., including the New Madrid Seismic Zone.

July 15, 2024
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