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Rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs, officials say
A rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Lake Michigan near the north suburbs, USGS officials said.
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What happenedA rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Lake Michigan near the north suburbs, USGS officials said.
The headline splitWLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Rare 2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs, officials say". The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) frames it as "Earthquake in Lake Michigan: 2.9 magnitude quake hits".
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CenterRare 2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan near north suburbs, officials say
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