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Near the KY-VA line, Harlan County experienced an earthquake

Near the KY-VA line, Harlan County experienced an earthquake

Just a few miles from Lee County, Virginia, an earthquake was felt in Harlan County early on Friday.

A 2.2-magnitude earthquake occurred south of Cumberland, Kentucky, just before 4 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS investigated the earthquake and determined that its depth was less than a tenth of a mile.

One person had reported the earthquake to the USGS as of 12:45 p.m. on Friday. Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged by the USGS to submit their own report online.

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