Small Earthquake Confirmed in Arizona

October 15, 2020

A small earthquake was confirmed about eight miles east of Flagstaff.

According to the United States Geological Survey’s website, the 3.3-magnitude quake was reported at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday with the epicenter located north of the Walnut Canyon National Monument.

Geological Survey officials said at least 14 people reported that they felt the minor earthquake.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

Geological Survey officials say hundreds of earthquakes occur in Arizona every year, mostly in the northern part of the state, and aren’t strong enough to be felt.

Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Arizona

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