An earthquake centered just outside of Westminster hit Maryland at about 5:50 a.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter of the 2.1 magnitude quake was three miles from Linganore; 11 miles from Westminster; and 13 miles from Eldersburg.
On July 16, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Maryland about 10 miles northwest of Rockville, according to the USGS.
In August of last year, Carroll County residents felt the effects of .
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was the largest recorded in Virginia since 1897, according to the USGS.
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It just heard the rumble here in Eldersburg. Thank you, couldn't find anything on the news about it this morning.
Just glad not a bigger quake!