Unusual 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Unusual 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Cape Canaveral, Florida
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A rare 4.0 magnitude earthquake was reported about 100 miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, causing minor shaking felt by residents along the Space Coast. The shallow earthquake, with a depth of just over 6 miles, was unusual for the area, as there are no major fault lines nearby. This event marks a rare occurrence in Florida, with the most recent earthquake reported in the state being a magnitude 1.8 in 2020 near the Florida-Alabama border.

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