February 14, 2014
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake originating near Aiken, SC, about 100 miles east of here, was felt all over Athens at about 10:30 p.m.
Small earthquakes are fairly common in Georgia, and it’s really nothing to worry about. Carry on with your Valentine’s Day activities.
Check here for more info.
UPDATE: Another source says it was magnitude 5.4.
UPDATE 2: Now they’re saying 4.1 on the Richter scale.
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