A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook portions of central Indiana on Thursday, prompting a wave of calls to local authorities from rattled residents.
The U.S. Geological Survey lowered its initial estimate of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake. The USGS said on its website that the quake, which was about three miles deep, occurred at 7:55 a.m. EST Thursday and was centered about five miles south of Greentown in Howard County, about 50 miles north of Indianapolis.
The USGS said the quake was felt by people as far away as Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Geophysicist Randy Baldwin said a quake of that magnitude would feel like a loaded truck passing by. No damage was immediately reported, and Mr. Baldwin said he didn't expect any.
Howard County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Steve Rogers said the department was bombarded by phone calls after the quake from people wondering if there had been an explosion. He said some people reported hearing a loud boom.
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