Small earthquake hits Lake Ontario near Rochester

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was detected
Map marking epicenter of 2.2 magnitude earthquake off Rochester
Map marking epicenter of 2.2 magnitude earthquake off Rochester Photo credit USGS

Rochester, N.Y. (WBEN) - It was more of a case of people hearing it, rather than feeling it. A small earthquake was detected near Rochester on Wednesday night.

It was a 2.2 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and it was centered in Lake Ontario, about 27 miles from Rochester.

It happened at approximately 7:19 p.m. on Wednesday.

Many people reported hearing a rumbling sound that was similar to thunder.

Featured Image Photo Credit: USGS