"Minor 2.3 Earthquake Startles Rockville and D.C. Area Residents Overnight"

Residents in Rockville, Maryland, experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake overnight, centered at Lakewood Country Club near Lakewood Elementary School. The quake, which occurred at 12:51 am with a depth of 15.3 kilometers, caused no reported damage or injuries. Earthquakes are rare in Maryland, though a similar event happened in Carroll County in 2022.