Overview
- The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 2.9‑magnitude earthquake in Lake Michigan at about 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday with the epicenter roughly 12.5–13.8 miles off the northern Chicago suburbs and a depth near 3.1 miles.
- Residents reported light shaking in communities including Evanston, Deerfield, Kenilworth and Waukegan according to USGS‑collected felt reports.
- Local news outlets and authorities say there are no reports of damage or injuries so far and they are continuing to gather information.
- Officials and media are monitoring the area for possible aftershocks and any emerging advisories that could affect shoreline communities or boaters.
- Seismic experts note the Great Lakes region occasionally experiences low‑magnitude quakes and that a magnitude near 3.0 at shallow depth typically produces only minor, short‑lived shaking.