Springboro, OH – A minor earthquake was recorded Sunday north of Springboro, rattling communities between Cincinnati and Dayton during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend.
According to the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information, the 2.5 magnitude quake struck at approximately 11:09 a.m. local time, centered about 3 kilometers north-northwest of Springboro. The quake originated at a depth of 12.3 kilometers.
The area affected lies between two major metropolitan regions in southwest Ohio, but as of Monday, there were no reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has yet to receive any citizen “felt reports” through its online tracking system, but the agency encourages those who may have experienced tremors to submit their observations.
While a 2.5 magnitude event is typically considered minor and often goes unfelt, its occurrence in such a densely populated corridor draws attention, especially during a weekend when many residents are traveling or gathered for events.
Minor seismic activity in Ohio is not uncommon, but quakes strong enough to be felt are relatively rare in the southwestern portion of the state. Emergency services have not issued any alerts, and no infrastructure disruptions were reported by local authorities as of Sunday.
Experts say there is no cause for alarm but remind residents that even small earthquakes highlight the importance of emergency preparedness, especially in regions not typically associated with seismic risk.
