4.7-magnitude earthquake hits off coast near Ocean City

Image courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday evening.

The tremor occurred at 6:30 p.m., according the U.S. Geological Survey, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

It was centered about 140 miles off the coast, according to the USGS.

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There were no immediate reports of damage on the East Coast.