Shallow earthquake reported near Macon

Parts of Middle Georgia were rattled by a minor earthquake early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A 2.3 magnitude quake was reported near Macon about 1:30 a.m., the organization said.

M 2.3 earthquake struck near Macon early this morning. pic.twitter.com/9qfwQ6AWC0
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) June 27, 2021

The earthquake was relatively shallow, and the exact depth is not clear. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reached out to USGS for more details.

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