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2.7-magnitude earthquake reported in Monroe County, USGS says

2.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Monroe County
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EXETER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in Monroe County on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS says the earthquake happened in Exeter Township, just west of Carleton, at 5:32 p.m. at a depth of 5.2 km.

There are reports of people feeling the earthquake.

On April 27, 2.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in Amherstburg, Ontario, about 15 miles directly south of Detroit.