Georgia: USGS confirms weekend earthquake

USGS confirms earthquake in Georgia over weekend

An earthquake struck Georgia over the weekend, officials said.

Updated: 10:23 AM EST August 26, 2024

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USGS confirms earthquake in Georgia over weekend

An earthquake struck Georgia over the weekend, officials said.

Updated: 10:23 AM EST August 26, 2024

Video above: Monday's headlinesAn earthquake was reported over the weekend in Georgia. According to the USGS, it happened late Friday night near Chickamauga. The 2.1 magnitude quake was reported around 11:53 p.m. and was 10 miles deep.Trending StoriesWhat happened to Noah Bush? A minor's chilling confession reveals how 8-year-old Jessup boy diedMissing Hilton Head hiker: What we know after Stanley Kotowski disappearsFollowing the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris to tour Georgia, hold rally in Savannah

Chickamauga, Georgia —

Video above: Monday's headlines

An earthquake was reported over the weekend in Georgia.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the incident occurred late Friday night near Chickamauga.

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was reported at around 11:53 p.m. and had a depth of 16.4 kilometers.

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