Earthquake Hits Carroll County

An earthquake centered just outside of Westminster hit Maryland at about 5:50 a.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The epicenter of the 2.1 magnitude quake was three miles from Linganore; 11 miles from Westminster; and 13 miles from Eldersburg.

On July 16, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Maryland about 10 miles northwest of Rockville, according to the USGS.

In August of last year, Carroll County residents felt the effects of .

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was the largest recorded in Virginia since 1897, according to the USGS.

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