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  • ABC 7 Chicago

    2.3 magnitude earthquake reported in southern Illinois

    2024-04-19

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    First there was the total solar eclipse in Illinois, and now there have been a series of earthquakes.

    Southern Illinois has seen an uptick in quakes recently.

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    There have been five earthquakes in downstate Illinois since November. The latest hit Thursday night, in the midst of severe storms.

    It was a few miles northwest of Woodlawn, Illinois. The quake was 2.3 magnitude.

    SEE ALSO | Solar eclipse 2024 draws crowds in Carbondale, Chicago and Indiana for awesome sight

    On average, Illinois sees only one earthquake per year.

    Illinois earthquake fast facts from ABC7 Meteorologist Larry Mowry:

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    Judi
    04-20
    Pritzker fall out of bed?
    K-51106HonkyTonkPrison
    04-20
    One of these days that nasty Fault is gonna shake tha shit outta thee MIDWEST
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