2.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Overnight In Howard County

Baltimore (WJZ) — A 2.1 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Maryland to D.C. Tuesday night. It happened astir 2 a.m. adjacent Highland successful Howard County.

315 residents reported feeling the earthquake to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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It happened astir 2 a.m. adjacent Highland successful Howard County.

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 2.1 – 3 km NNE of Highland, Maryland https://t.co/QWuzojKaHx

— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) August 4, 2021

Definitely felt an Earthquake retired present successful Howard County Maryland. 👀🤨👀

— El.(الياس‎) 🇩🇿 (@e1ies) August 4, 2021

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Several residents took to twitter aft feeling the quake astatine their homes.

CBS Baltimore Staff