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A 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Georgia

Rare 3.9 magnitude earthquake hits parts of Georgia reports NBC News.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit Georgia early Saturday morning, the state’s strongest in years.

The U.S. Geological Survey registered the quake shortly after 4 a.m. in the city of Stillmore, but was felt throughout the state's southeastern region due to the epicenter's shallow location.

At least 1,294 Georgians reported feeling moderate and light shaking Saturday morning in parts of Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Athens and even in the coastal city of Savannah, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's community intensity map.

Earthquakes of this magnitude often cause "very light" damage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. So far, no significant damage or injuries have been reported following Saturday's quake.

Temblors of this magnitude tend to occur in the state about every 3 to 5 years, particularly in the northwestern region, making the location of the most recent quake highly unusual, according to Georgia Tech Professor and Geophysicist Dr. Andrew Newman.



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