Earthquake Rattles GA Town: See Where

LILBURN, GA — A 2.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lilburn on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Around 11 a.m., the earthquake hit about 3 kilometers north of Lilburn, data showed. Its depth was 4.6 kilometers.

It is unknown if there was any damage; however, the USGS reported damage is usually non-existent with earthquakes less than a 4 or 5 magnitude.

The last time an earthquake rattled Georgia was on June 17, when a quake with a 2.1 magnitude struck Trenton, data showed. Two earthquakes hit Stillmore and Varnell in March.

In June 2024, there were four earthquakes in four days in Gwinnett.

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The American Red Cross offers the following earthquake safety tips:

• Drop where you are onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and allows you to crawl to a protected space.
• Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for protection. If you cannot find a protected space, crawl to an interior wall (away from windows). Stay on your knees and bend over to protect yourself from injury.
• Hold on until the shaking stops. If you are under a table or desk, hold onto it as things will be moving. Use an arm to protect your head and neck. If you are not under a protected space: Protect your head and neck with both arms.