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4.3 magnitude earthquake near Soda Springs

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews. It is used here with permission.

SODA SPRINGS– A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was reported near Soda Springs Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter was located about 8.7 miles south of Soda Springs and struck around 8:30 p.m. The USGS reports it was 6.2 miles in depth.

The last earthquake of similar magnitude was in the same area in September. A 5.3 magnitude temblor occurred on Sept. 2, and hundreds of smaller quakes followed over the next two months.

Dispatchers in Caribou County said as of about 9 p.m. there are no reports of damage or injury in connection with the earthquake according to KSTU.

People as north as Idaho Falls and south into Utah reported feeling the quake. People in Star Valley also reported feeling the quake.

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