2.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Monroe County, felt across Metro Detroit

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Another earthquake was felt in southeast Michigan, a few days ago, in Ontario

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A small earthquake shook parts of Monroe County.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.7 magnitude quake struck near Carleton on Monday (May 4) at about 5:32 p.m., at a depth of roughly 5.2 kilometers.

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office began evacuations Monday for residents on Camp 10 Road, urging them to move away from the river due to unsafe conditions caused by wildfires. (Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.)

Some residents across Metro Detroit reported feeling the tremor.

The quake came just days after a slightly stronger 2.9-magnitude earthquake near Amherstburg, Ontario, on April 26, which was also felt across the region.

A small earthquake shook parts of Monroe County, the U.S. Geological Survey said. (United States Geological Survey)



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