3.8 magnitude earthquake reported in Parke County

MONTEZUMA, Ind. (WISH) — A minor earthquake centered in a small town in west central Indiana shook the Midwest on Thursday afternoon.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.8 magnitude quake was centered 4 miles northeast of Montezuma, a town of 980 in Parke County.

Quakes with a magnitude from 3-3.8 are often felt, but only cause minor damage.

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