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USGS: Two earthquakes shake central Idaho Thursday morning

No damage reported following eastern Idaho earthquake
Posted at 6:44 AM, May 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-21 08:44:15-04

CASCADE, Idaho — Two earthquakes near Cascade, Idaho briefly shook parts of the state early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A 3.4 magnitude quake occurred around 5:00 a.m., 37 miles east-southeast of Cascade.

The second 4.4 magnitude quake hit at around 5:30 a.m., 41 miles east of Cascade.

As previously reported by Idaho News 6, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Idahoon March 31, felt by Idahoans throughout the state.