Usgs Earthquake: 2.5 Magnitude Jolts Highland County Near Hillsboro

Early Sunday morning a Usgs Earthquake of magnitude 2. 5 was recorded near Hillsboro in Highland County, Ohio, producing a brief jolt felt locally; deputies reported no injuries and no power outages.

Usgs Earthquake details and location

The United States Geological Survey logged the seismic event as magnitude 2. 5 located just northeast of Hillsboro in Highland County. Location details in available entries place the epicenter about 1. 86 miles northeast of Hillsboro. Timing entries differ slightly, with listings showing the event around 5: 50 a. m. in some entries and about 6: 30 a. m. in others.

Local impact and official response

Deputies with the Highland County Sheriff's Office said there were no injuries and no power outages in the area following the quake. The recorded magnitude and the lack of reported damage indicate the event was small and localized to the Hillsboro vicinity in southwest Ohio.

Notes on timing and follow-up

Because timing is shown differently across available notices, local accounts may reflect either of the two approximate times listed. Details may evolve if further instrument readings or local checks are posted. For now, the strongest confirmed facts are the magnitude, the approximate epicenter northeast of Hillsboro, and the absence of reported injuries or power loss.

Residents who felt the jolt in Highland County are advised to follow guidance from local authorities for any updates. This summary is based solely on the available early-morning entries and local statements tied to the event; additional technical details would come from subsequent updates to seismic monitoring records.