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Earthquake shakes Peabody for third time in a month

Peabody Earthquake

PEABODY, Mass. — The United States Geological Survey reported another minor earthquake in Peabody, the third tremor to shake the area in a month.

RELATED: Public meeting scheduled to discuss recent Peabody earthquakes

Wednesday’s earthquake was a magnitude 1.3, and according to the USGS, at least 18 people reported feeling the ground move.

No injuries or damage was reported.

RELATED: Peabody rattled by second confirmed earthquake in two weeks

This is the third earthquake reported in the area since the end of July.

On July 25, a magnitude 1.4 earthquake was reported, and a little more than a week later a magnitude 1.2 was reported.

Residents will have a chance to voice their concerns and ask questions about the recent earthquakes at a public forum scheduled for 6 p.m. on August 25 at Wiggin Auditorium at City Hall.

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