A 5.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Illinois shook Chicago around 4:37 am on April 18, 2008. Though more than 240 miles from the epicenter, the earthquake caused skyscrapers in Chicago to sway, and woke people from sleep. The earthquake was also felt in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region.

1. 5.4 magnitude earthquake
2. Occurred at 4:37 am April 18, 2008
3. Epicenter near Salem, Illinois
4. Epicenter over 240 miles from Chicago
5. Caused buildings in Chicago to sway
6. Strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region

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• The Associated Press: 5.4 Earthquake Rocks Illinois; Felt 350 Miles Away (April 18, 2008)
• The Beacon News: Southern Illinois Earthquake Rattles Chicago Area (April 18, 2008)
  • "The quake shook skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop, 240 miles north of the epicenter, and in downtown Indianapolis, about 160 miles northeast of the epicenter."
• Chicago Tribune: Tremors Rattle People Awake Across Chicago Area (April 18, 2008)
• The Times (Indiana): Midwest Earthquake Rocks NWI, Chicago Area (April 18, 2008)
  • "No damage was reported in Indiana or Illinois after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck the Midwest Friday morning."
• The News-Democrat (Illinois): 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Metro-East (April 18, 2008)

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• Chicago Methods Reporter: Early Morning Earthquake Strikes Chicago (April 18, 2008)

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