Geologists examine rocks to gather earthquake data in NJ: Video
Geologists examine old rocks to gather earthquake data in New Jersey. Scientists look for signs like pre-existing cracks in exposed stone.
Things got a little shaky in parts of Ohio this weekend, and the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed it was from an earthquake.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit the area outside Madison in Lake County, about a 45-minute drive northeast of Cleveland, just after 6 a.m. local time Saturday, according to the USGS,
Structural damage was not reported, according to Fox 8, but people told the news outlet they felt the earthquake rock through their homes.
California shaken by several earthquakes
California also was shaken by several earthquakes Sunday, three of which ranked as a magnitude of 3.0 or higher.
People in Alum Rock, California, experienced a 3.4 magnitude earthquake at 3:35 a.m. local time.
According to USGS, the following cities in California also experienced quakes:
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