3.4 earthquake reported near Somonauk, Illinois, US Geological Survey says

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Monday, July 15, 2024

3.4 earthquake reported DeKalb County, USGS says
A 3.4 earthquake struck near Somonauk in DeKalb County, Illinois Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

SOMONAUK, Ill. (WLS) -- A 3.4 earthquake struck part of DeKalb County Monday morning , the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The earthquake struck at about 2:53 a.m. and was centered two kilometers northwest of Somonauk, the USGS said.

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The earthquake had a depth of 9.8 kilometers, the USGS said.

Further details were not immediately available.