A minor earthquake rattled the U.S.-Canadian border near southeastern Michigan on Wednesday, with the United States Geological Survey reporting a 2.5 magnitude quake near Corunna, Ontario. Situated just across the St. Clair River from Marysville, Michigan, the tremors were lightly felt in some parts of southeastern Michigan.
The quake, with a depth of 3.10 miles, occurred at 9:47 a.m. near Corunna, a town of approximately 6,200 residents located about 8 miles south of Sarnia, Ontario. This seismic activity comes shortly after another quake hit the area on Oct. 19, marking the fourth earthquake to affect the region over the past 18 months. Researchers suggest that the frequency of earthquakes in the area may be linked to the presence of an active fault.
Michigan is generally considered to be at low risk for earthquakes, according to the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. However, experts note that experiencing small earthquakes like this every year or two is not unusual for the state. The earthquake, which was confirmed by the Canadian Department of Natural Resources, serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic events, even in traditionally stable regions.
