US Geological Survey reports minor earthquake in downstate Illinois

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Original Load Date March 28, 2024, 11:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 28, 2024, 11:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/us-geological-survey-reports-minor-earthquake-in-downstate-illinois/3396538/

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A minor [ earthquake ][5] was reported in downstate Illinois Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.8 magnitude earthquake was detected just north of Germantown, Ill., a small community located in Clinton County, part of the Metro East region outside of St. Louis. > _ Fee...