Another earthquake was felt in southeast Michigan, a few days ago, in Ontario

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A small earthquake shook parts of Monroe County.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.7 magnitude quake struck near Carleton on Monday (May 4) at about 5:32 p.m., at a depth of roughly 5.2 kilometers.

Some residents across Metro Detroit reported feeling the tremor.

The quake came just days after a slightly stronger 2.9-magnitude earthquake near Amherstburg, Ontario, on April 26, which was also felt across the region.

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