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2.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Madison

The area is a frequent spot for earthquakes
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Madison, which has experienced frequent earthquakes over the past several years, had another on Wednesday night.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.1 magnitude earthquake happened at 7:17 p.m. at a depth of 4.97 miles, around 1.24 miles southeast of Madison.

The area is no stranger to minor earthquakes.

Last month, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake was reported in the same area.

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