Seismic-like event reported in NW central Florida, June 8, 3:41 pm
• 9 miles (14 km) W of Leesburg, Florida (population: 22,000)
• 11 miles (17 km) SSW of Orange Blossom Gardens, Florida (population: 51,400)
• 19 miles (31 km) E of Inverness Highlands South, Florida (population: 6,540)
• 23 miles (36 km) ESE of Hernando, Florida (population: 9,050)
• 28 miles (46 km) SSE of Ocala, Florida (population: 58,200)
• 30 miles (48 km) E of Sugarmill Woods, Florida (population: 8,290)
• 34 miles (54 km) E of Homosassa Springs, Florida (population: 13,800)
• 37 miles (60 km) NE of Spring Hill, Florida (population: 98,600)
The unconfirmed seismic-like event was classified on the website as "likely no quake," with the magnitude classified as unknown, possibly a MMI III (3), per the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale.
A MMI III seismic type event is described as, "Weak. Felt quite noticeably by people indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings: Many people do not recognize it as an earthquake. Standing vehicles may rock slightly. Vibrations are similar to the passing of a truck, with duration estimated." Intensities at MMI VI (6) or higher can damage buildings.
The depth of the event was listed as 10.0 km (roughly 6.2 miles), the epicenter latitude / longitude as 28.7912°N / 82.02202°W, the antipode as 28.791°S / 97.978°E.
The shaking intensity was listed as light shaking, with two reports of the shaking being felt:
Wildwood (Sumter County), Florida (0 km SE of epicenter)
Moderate shaking (MMI V) - rattling, vibrating, 5-10 seconds, "Sitting in chair indoors, felt house shake. "
Winter Garden, Florida, zip code 34787
Very weak shaking (MMI II) - vibration and rolling, 5-10 seconds, "It was more of a rumbling. Or a fine vibration."
To see the report, click here: https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/7667248/quake-felt-Jun-8-2023-Near-Homosassa-Springs-Florida-USA.html.