Geological Survey Records 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Afton Today

Geological Survey Records 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Afton Today

This USGS map shows the location and intensity of the earthquake near Afton this morning.

AFTON — The United State Geological Survey is reporting on its website today that it measured a 3.1 magnitude earthquake near Afton.

The recording was made 6.8 miles southwest of Afton, with a depth of about 3 miles shortly after 9:30 this morning.

Officials are trying to determine if today’s quake was the result of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Anchorage, AK this morning, according to the USGS.

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