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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 an earthquake centered in Virginia.
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was the largest recorded in Virginia since 1897, according to the USGS.
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Michelle Smith
11:42 am on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I knew I heard something this morning! Diidn't feel
It just heard the rumble here in Eldersburg. Thank you, couldn't find anything on the news about it this morning.
Linda C. Caviglia
11:56 am on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I was glad to see this too... thanks for keeping us all informed. I felt the shaking, but didn't hear anything!
jag
1:52 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I didn't feel any shaking in Eldersburg, but the noise got my attention. This one sounded like someone trying to start up a diesel engine. Now I know what Sammy my Schipperke was barking at
Daniel
6:04 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I was deep in REM sleep and did not have a clue until I checked email/Patch this morning. Thank you Patch! I understand we are due here on the east coast/Appl. mountains/mid-atlantic by the experts? Has anyone else heard of this? Thank you.
NBP
9:57 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
I read it on either the 'Maryland' fb page or Justin Berk meteorologist' fb page., on the morning of it or WBAL News Fb page.
Just glad not a bigger quake!
Ilene Asher
3:50 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Were there any aftershocks? I thought I felt something later in the day.
David J Iacono
5:53 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Maybe God is telling the Board of Commissioners something. Maybe it's stop wasting our tax dollars.
Gburgatheist
9:17 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
You'd think an all powerful, all knowing god, would send a more direct message.