3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Escambia County, AL This Afternoon

Figure 1. Map illustrating the epicenter of the quake | USGS

According to the United States Geological Service (USGS), a magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Escambia County, AL near Flomaton at 1;36 PM this afternoon.

There was no damage, as the quake was minor. However, there were reports of shaking.

This comes on the heals of a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Escambia County, Fl close to Jay last Wednesday night (March 6th).

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Caleb Carmichael
Caleb Carmichael

Caleb is the owner of Gulf Coast Storm Center. He is currently an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University majoring in geoscience with a concentration in broadcast and operational meteorology. While not yet a meteorologist, Caleb has been providing weather updates, news, and analysis for the Gulf Coast since 2014.

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