Quake Under Lake Michigan Shocks Scientists | Lansing News

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Lake Michigan earlier this week, felt by hundreds near Chicago — a seismic event so rare in the Great Lakes region it’s sending scientists scrambling. Experts like Michigan State’s Dr. Shawn Wei confirm it’s unprecedented in that area, with no known fault lines to explain it. While harmless and unlikely to recur, the quake sparks curiosity about ancient, dormant faults or even human influence. Dr. Wei assures listeners: no danger here — just stay safe if you feel a tremor by ducking and covering. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a2f9e811faca142