A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was detected north of Bel Air on Monday.

The quake hit shortly after 11 a.m. about 5 miles north of Bel Air, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but was felt across the county.

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Harford County’s Emergency Management Division said they are unaware of any damage at this time.

Earthquakes aren’t common in the mid-Atlantic region, but they do happen occasionally. Residents in the Columbia and Savage areas were hit by a 2.5 magnitude quake last year. It was reported to have lasted about 20 seconds.

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One of the most widely felt quakes in the region took place in 2011, when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake was detected near Mineral, Virginia. It shook the Washington Monument, severely damaged the National Cathedral and caused millions in overall property damage.

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