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

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

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.”