Menlo, GA – A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Menlo, Georgia, on Tuesday, shaking parts of the Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee border region. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of Menlo at a depth of 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles).
According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST. No reports of damage or injuries have been recorded. Minor quakes of this magnitude are typically too weak to cause significant structural damage.
The tremor was detected in Chattooga County, near the northwest Georgia border, an area that experiences occasional seismic activity. While Georgia is not known for frequent earthquakes, the region has recorded small tremors in the past.
Residents who felt the quake are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS to help improve seismic data collection.
Seismologists continue monitoring the area, though no further activity is expected. Officials advise residents to stay informed about earthquake preparedness, especially in regions with occasional seismic activity.
