COLUMBIA, Md. — A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at 5:17 p.m. in Howard County, centered in the Columbia/Savage area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Police and fire officials said they are aware of the event and are surveying for any potential damage. No injuries or damage had been reported as of early Monday evening.
Quakes of this size are typically minor and, while sometimes felt by people nearby, rarely cause structural damage. Residents who felt shaking are encouraged to share their experiences through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” survey to help refine intensity mapping.
Although earthquakes are uncommon in Maryland, the state experiences occasional minor tremors. In April 2024, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, was felt across much of the Mid-Atlantic, including parts of Maryland. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia in August 2011 was also widely felt throughout the region.
For more information visit, USGS website.
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