Minor earthquake rattles southeastern Wisconsin

The quake was felt around 10 p.m. Monday along the Wisconsin/Illinois border. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the 2.4 magnitude earthquake was centered in McHenry County, Illinois, just south of Kenosha County, Wisconsin. No damage or injuries were reported.
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The quake was felt around 10 p.m. Monday along the Wisconsin/Illinois border. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the 2.4 magnitude earthquake was centered in McHenry County, Illinois, just south of Kenosha County, Wisconsin. No damage or injuries were reported.

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