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2.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Harford County Near Bel Air

USGS logged a shallow 5 km event and local officials have not released further updates.

Overview

  • The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.4 earthquake just after 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, with an epicenter near Palmer State Park about five miles northeast of Bel Air.
  • The quake originated at a shallow depth of roughly 5 kilometers, a depth the USGS classifies as shallow for seismic events.
  • Residents reported feeling shaking as far as about 12 miles away in Baldwin, and local outlets say dozens of people in Bel Air reported feeling the event.
  • USGS interactive reports logged a range of responses from the public, with local coverage noting about 36 felt reports in Bel Air and one outlet reporting more than 200 overall responses.
  • No injuries or damage have been reported and local news organizations say the situation is developing pending any further information from USGS or local authorities.