2COLUMBIA, Md. — A brief tremor shook parts of Howard County late Monday afternoon, with the U.S. Geological Survey confirming a small earthquake occurred around 5:17 p.m.

Howard County Police said residents across the area reported feeling light shaking and rattling but that no damage or injuries have been reported.

The USGS recorded the minor quake on its national earthquake monitoring network, though officials said it was too weak to cause structural impacts.

Key Points

Earthquake recorded around 5:17 p.m. in Howard County

No injuries or property damage reported

USGS confirms the event as a minor tremor

Residents report brief shaking across region

Calls and messages from residents described a few seconds of vibration strong enough to be felt indoors. The shaking was reported in

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