Fourth small earthquake this year recorded in Lake County
By Cliff Pinckard
Published on April 9, 2026.
A small 2.1 magnitude earthquake was detected in Lake County, Ohio, at a depth of nearly five miles. This is believed to be the fourth small earthquake recorded in the area this year. The largest in the region was a magnitude 4.8 event in 1986. The most recent significant earthquake occurred in 1998.
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