Earthquake reported between 2 Georgia counties, sheriff’s office says

September 12, 2022 at 6:24 am EDT

Jasper, Butts County earthquake A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was confirmed by GEMA after it struck between Jasper and Butts counties.

September 12, 2022 at 6:24 am EDT

BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — The United States Geological Survey confirmed a 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck Butts and Jasper counties.

According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) confirmed some parts of Jasper and Butts County experienced an earthquake around 9:15p.m. Sunday night.

GEMA said they received no information alerting them to potential damage from the earthquake.

Deputy County Manager J Michael Brewer of Butts County confirmed that he too felt the earthquake, saying it sounded “like thunder or an explosion.”

DID YOU FEEL IT? There are as many as 33 reports from last night's 2.4 magnitude earthquake in #Georgia, about 18 miles east of McDonough. #ATLwx #GAwx https://t.co/d8KEd9ghy1 pic.twitter.com/Oj9lHSolYa
— Christina Edwards (@ChristinaWSBwx) September 12, 2022