The quake took place about 6 miles (10 kilometers) underground, according to the USGS -- a depth that can produce severe shaking.

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To make matters worse, the whole night there was a severe thunderstorm and the noise of the rain and lightning along with the tremors has kept everyone shaking and scared.

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