4.2 Earthquake in N Central Indiana

[LaurenG]

An earthquake about 5 miles below the ground hit north central Indiana shortly before sunrise today.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.2 magnitude earthquake centered 5 miles southeast of Greentown, Ind., at 7:55:21 a.m. today.

Reports to the Star felt the quake as far south as Martinsville and as far west as New Castle. People on the Northeastside of Indianapolis and in Noblesville said items were shaking on shelves.

Gabrielle Sauce, who co-owns an advertising/marketing company agency in Noblesville, said she was working while sitting on her couch when "the house began to rattle and shake. It lasted probably 5 to 7 seconds."


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