1998 Pymatuning earthquake
| UTC time | 1998-09-25 19:52:52 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1206808 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 25, 1998 |
| Local time | 03:52 p.m. EDT |
| Magnitude | mbLg5.2 |
| Depth | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Epicenter | 41°29′42″N 80°23′17″W / 41.495°N 80.388°W |
| Fault | Southern Great Lakes seismic zone |
| Type | Oblique-slip reverse |
| Areas affected | Pennsylvania, Ohio |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
The 1998 Pymatuning earthquake occurred in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania on September 25 at 19:52 UTC. With a magnitude of 5.2 mbLg, it was the largest recorded earthquake in Pennsylvania's history.