Coverage dated July 8, 2026

2.9 magnitude earthquake detected under Lake Michigan

Headline from WOOD TV8

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the ground under Lake Michigan Wednesday.

WOOD TV8's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    2.9-magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near Illinois-Wisconsin border, officials say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, USGS officials said.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Minor earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near Illinois-Wisconsin border, officials say (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    A minor earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Wednesday afternoon, with the epicenter southwest of Evanston, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 2:38 p.m.

  3. WGN Chicago

    2.9 magnitude earthquake reported in Lake Michigan (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon near the Illinois-Wisconsin border.

  4. WOOD TV8

    2.9 magnitude earthquake detected under Lake Michigan (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    A 2.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the ground under Lake Michigan Wednesday.

  5. The Brunswick News

    Mild earthquake reported in Lake Michigan off the shore of northern suburbs, officials say (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    A mild earthquake occurred off the shore of the northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon, officials said. A 2.9 earthquake was recorded in Lake Michigan near the Illinois-Wisconsin border at around 2:38 p.m., the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake, which…