2.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Wisconsin-Illinois border

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by Laura Matovina

Story Created: Jan 31, 2012 at 7:11 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 31, 2012

SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- A mild earthquake shook the Wisconsin-Illinois border near Kenosha, Monday night.

The US Geological Survey originally said the epicenter of the quake was near Kenosha, but have since changed that.

Scientists believe the 2.4 magnitude earthquake was centered in McHenry County, IL a little south of Kenosha.

After initial reports, CBS 58 photojournalist Andy Brovelli traveled down to the Kenosha area to see if he could find any damage. He spoke with Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies who said they hadn't heard of any reports from people living in the area.

Earthquakes are rare in the Midwest, but are not unheard of. In February of 2010, a modest earthquake centered in Illinois was felt all the way in Franklin. No one was hurt.

According to a local seismologist, the greater Milwaukee area will feel a quake about once every two to four years.

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