The location of the earthquake has been moved, as well as the magnitude elevated to a 4.3 (from a 4.0).. and the depth has been changed to be 3.1 miles deep.
Saturday December 31, 2011 3:44 PM
UPDATED: Saturday December 31, 2011 4:03 PM
McDONALD, Ohio – Authorities said that a minor earthquake hit in northeast Ohio.
The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 4.0 magnitude quake struck Saturday afternoon in McDonald, outside of Youngstown.
There were no immediate reports of damage. One witness about 20 miles from the epicenter said that she saw the ornaments shake on her Christmas tree. Others said that it was strong enough to panic pets and send relatives running for cover.
It was the latest in a series of minor quakes in the area in 2011, though residents said that Saturday’s appeared to be stronger than others.
Many have struck near an injection well used to dispose of brine water that is a byproduct of oil and gas drilling.
The injection well owner agreed this week to stop injecting brine into the earth while the quakes are investigated.
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Below you will see a screenshot of earthquake 3D — as of December 20, 2011 –showing the past 3 days of earthquakes around the Pacific ring of fire, and throughout the United States… notice the 3.0 and 4.0 magnitude earthquakes specifically in the pacific northwest — Near Oregon, and British Columbia..
Compare the above current screenshot to the view from (a week ago) 12/13/2011 : All the USA earthquakes from last week in the Pacific Northwest up through British Columbia — were on a 1-2.0 magnitude basis or none at all..
The plate unrest will continue worldwide, as the pacific ring of fire continues its epic movement:
Here is the most current video on the area: (also covering Puerto Rico and the South Africa earthquake):
also be sure to check out the most Recent global earthquake forecast from Dec. 13, 2011 :
All the known volcano webcams of the world (Italy, Russia, Iceland, South/Central America, Spain and several other locations) : http://bigthink.com/ideas/26619