WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – Two confirmed earthquakes in Waupaca County are similar to ones felt in 2012.
North of Iola, the USGS says two earthquakes were detected on July 7 and July 15.
“There is nothing we can really do about it other than recognizing that it is an earthquake.”
Waupaca County Emergency Management Director Andrew Carlin says what one resident described was similar to an occurrence 6 years ago.
“He started explaining what he was feeling and hearing and I thought, oh my gosh that sounds just like Clintonville.”
The noises and shaking are enough to be annoying, but the 1.3 and 1.5 quakes have not been dangerous. Carlin says not too many people felt these.
“It is not really populated. There are a few hunting cabins and a few people that have homes up there that are hearing it.
Carlin says what makes these occurrences different than Clintonville, is that these are lasting longer.
The county is continuing to monitor the situation and are reporting any booms or shakes heard or felt.
