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Shallow earthquake reported near Macon

The earthquake was reported near Macon about 1:30 a.m.

Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

The earthquake was reported near Macon about 1:30 a.m.
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June 27, 2021

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.

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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