Sosie, you're not the only one who has to keep an eye on earthquakes. Apparently your mother does too. Our hometown quaked today. Big Ole was shaking in his boots. No kidding. Here's the report.
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck near Alexandria, Minnesota around 2:20 a.m. Friday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Sgt. Tom Egan of the Douglas County sheriff's office says staff at the county's 911 center felt it, and took 25 to 30 calls from the public, mostly from people who were curious about it. He says callers reported some noise and minor movement, including slight bouncing of ceiling tiles.
There are no reports of damage or anyone hurt.
According to the USGS, the largest earthquake recorded in Minnesota was a magnitude 4.6 quake that caused minor damage to walls and foundations in Stevens County around Morris.
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