By Associated Press - Monday, April 16, 2018

STAPLETON, Neb. (AP) - Federal authorities say another mild earthquake has occurred under central Nebraska.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the latest occurred around 6:40 p.m. Sunday about 3 miles (5 kilometers) under the surface 20 miles (33 kilometers) east-southeast of Stapleton, not far from Arnold.

It was rated a 2.6 magnitude temblor.



It was the area’s fifth quake in a week. No damage or injuries have been reported.

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