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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake In Walker County Sunday Morning

Sunday, November 23

Location in blue A small earthquake rattled part of Walker County Sunday morning.The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 2.4 magnitude quake struck just outside LaFayette at about 6:37 a.m. The quake was centered roughly 2.4 miles southwest of town at a depth of about 3.4... Read More.

Walker County Residents Feel Effects of 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shaking Homes Across the Region

Saturday, May 10

LaFayette, GA — Homes and businesses across Walker County were rattled Saturday morning by the tremors of a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that originated in neighboring Tennessee, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck just after 9 a.m. EDT, with its epicenter located approximately... Read More.

2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Occured Southwest Of LaFayette This Morning

Tuesday, February 25

According to the United States Geological Survey(USGS), around 8 am EST on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of LaFayette, in Menlo, GA. While this earthquake was deemed a mild to moderate quake by USGS, at least 25 households from... Read More.

Small Earthquake Near LaFayette Friday, January 24, 2025

Saturday, January 25

There was a small 2.3 earthquake near LaFayette, GA on Friday evening around 7pm. Some felt a little rattle and others heard some creaking, but no damage was reported according to the USGS (United States Geological Survey). However, there have been multiple small earthquakes... Read More.

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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake In Walker County Sunday Morning

Walker County Residents Feel Effects of 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shaking Homes Across the Region

2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Occured Southwest Of LaFayette This Morning

Small Earthquake Near LaFayette Friday, January 24, 2025

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