(Tuesday, January 2, 2024) – A little rattling overnight for those who lived in parts of the DMV Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.3 magnitude earthquake was reported in Rockville, Maryland at 12:51 a.m. While officials say such small tremors are not uncommon, the quake was enough to have lots of folks talking. The USGS says it received over 1,000 reports to its “Did You Feel It” page online from locations across the region.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer says there were no reports of any injuries or damages. Residents in Prince George’s County and Northern Virginia also reported feeling the small quake.