Small earthquake recorded in Walker County early Sunday

Minor Earthquake in Northwest Georgia Early Sunday

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says the minor magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck in Walker County.

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. - A small earthquake occurred shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday in Walker County, just south of LaFayette, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What we know:

The magnitude 2.4 quake was very weak, with the epicenter located about 21 miles west-southwest of Dalton and 83 miles northwest of Atlanta. It likely wasn’t felt outside the immediate area near the center.

Walker County earthquake

Dig deeper:

Experts say animals can often detect seismic activity before humans. If your dog started barking or acting restless between 6:30 and 7 a.m., the earthquake may have been the reason.

What we don't know:

It doesn't appear any major damage was caused by the earthquake.