Updated with the correct time of the earthquake (previously written as Tuesday morning)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has stated that a 1.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Spencerville, near Cloverly and Burtonsville, in Montgomery County on Monday Night. USGS reports that the 5.9-depth earthquake occurred shortly before 11:30 pm on Monday night near Spencerville, Maryland.
We received reports of readers feeling and hearing the earthquake in Brookeville, Burtonsville, Olney, Silver Spring, and Columbia (Howard County). No injuries or damage has been reported. Featured photo courtesy U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).