A rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hicksville, Ohio, marking the area's first recorded seismic event.

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Ohio near Hicksville in Defiance County early Sunday morning. This marks the first recorded earthquake in the area. The region typically experiences no seismic activity due to the lack of known faults. Nearly two weeks earlier, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit Lawrence County, Ohio.

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