Maryland
Map: 2.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Maryland
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
A minor, 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Maryland on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor happened at 11:02 a.m. Eastern about 5 miles northeast of Bel Air North, Md., data from the agency shows.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.
Sources: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shake intensity); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (population density) | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Eastern. Shake data is as of Monday, June 15 at 11:23 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Monday, June 15 at 12:17 p.m. Eastern.
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A man died, and another was seriously injured, after a shooting at a Maryland house party attended by about 100 people, shortly after midnight on Sunday, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to what they called “a chaotic scene” in the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive in Fallston, in Harford County.
A 34-year-old man, found with multiple gunshot wounds, was taken by air to a trauma center in critical condition. A 23-year-old man died after he was taken to the hospital by others who attended the party.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking witnesses who can provide information about the shooting.
Deputies said the shooting appears to be isolated to people who were attending the party.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Thumma at 443-567-7201.
Maryland
BGE working to restore power to over 40,000 customers after July 4th storms move through central Maryland
Crews with Baltimore Gas and Electric are working to restore power to more than 40,000 customers who were impacted by severe storms during the holiday weekend.
Severe thunderstorms moved through central Maryland during the evening of July 4th, initially impacting more than 80,000 customers.
BGE says crews were prepared and immediately began working to restore power across the region.
Some of the outages required damaged utility poles to be replaced before power can be restored, according to BGE.
WMAR-2 News’ Jack Watson captured photos of storm damage in the Pikesville area.
Jack Watson/WMAR
Jack Watson/WMAR
As of 10:21 a.m., BGE is reporting 1,459 active outages impacting 49,138 customers.
BGE is estimating that 80% of customers who are without power will be restored by Monday at 6 p.m., with the vast majority estimated to be restored by 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Light rail service from Patapsco to Cromwell and BWI Airport remains suspended due to power outages sustained Saturday night.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration says a bus bridge is in place to accommodate passengers.
To report fallen electrical lines and outages, call BGE at 877-778-2222.
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