A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred in Sykesville, Maryland at 11:49pm on October 11th

- Jackson Avery


screenshot-75According to The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) a magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred in Sykesville, Maryland (39.365°N 76.914°W) at 11:49pm on October 11th.

Here is a map of the area noted above:

screen-shot-2022-10-12-at-4-08-37-amYou can see the technical details of the earthquake here: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000isx1/origin/detail?source=us&code=us6000isx1


WTOP (see link to the article below) reports no injuries as a result of this incident.

Past earthquakes in our area:

  • August 15, 2021: 1.7 magnitude in Woodlawn (See more)
  • August 04, 2021: 2.1 magnitude in Clarksville (See more)
  • June 27, 2021: 1.6 magnitude in Irvington (See more)

View a more complete list of earthquakes in our area here: https://earthquaketrack.com/p/united-states/maryland/recent

Various reports of the earthquake last night can be found below:

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I slept through it here in Finksburg. Did you feel it last night? Let me know in the comments.

Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.