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Small Earthquake Shakes Parts Of Pennsylvania

WYOMISSING HILLS, Pa. (CBS/AP) -- A small earthquake shook parts of Pennsylvania on Sunday night. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 1.6 magnitude quake happened just before 11 p.m. near Wyomissing Hills in Berks County.

Several people say they heard a loud boom and their furniture shook.

Officials say earthquakes with a magnitude between 1.0 and 3.0 aren't typically felt by residents.

There are no reports of any damage.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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