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2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs

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ByRavi Baichwal WLS logo
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs
A rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Lake Michigan near Chicago's north suburbs, the United States Geological Survey said.
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