Earthquake detected outside of Atlanta
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A small earthquake was detected southwest of Atlanta Thursday, according to the USGS.
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - An earthquake was detected southeast of Atlanta Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
The agency says the earthquake happened about 8:17 p.m. and was centered less than 5 miles east of Stockbridge.
The earthquakes magnitude was 2.0 and was centered just over 3 miles under the earth's surface.
The USGS is asking for anyone who felt the quake to report it here.