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7/24/08 3 Earthquakes in a Week!

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The rumblings continue with another minor earthquake in N. GA yesterday. The 2.1 magnitude was recorded about 5 miles southeast of Dalton, GA early yesterday morning. This is the 3rd minor earthquake close to home in a week.

Here are the details on the one from yesterday.

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Magnitude 2.1
Date-Time
Location 34.680°N, 85.040°W
Depth 11.7 km (7.3 miles)
Region GEORGIA, USA
Distances
  • 12 km (7 miles) SSW (212°) from Dalton, GA
  • 14 km (9 miles) NW (322°) from Resaca, GA
  • 18 km (12 miles) S (179°) from Tunnel Hill, GA
  • 46 km (28 miles) SSE (153°) from Chattanooga, TN
  • 118 km (73 miles) NNW (330°) from Atlanta, GA

 

 

Click on the maps below for information on the the two early this week.

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See you soon,

Brian


Earthquake.....

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hey..what gives/?? We are getting a awfull lot of these little shakers...are you sharing with us your ca. ones??
:-) Dee


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