Earthquake hits Kentucky felt in Georgia

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ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA/AP) -

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that an earthquake centered in Kentucky also rattled at least three other states.

The USGS web site says the epicenter of the 4.3 magnitude earthquake on Saturday afternoon was about 10 miles west of Whitesburg. Residents in eastern Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee reported feeling the temblor.

Several residents in North Georgia also tell CBS Atlanta they felt the quake.

So far no damage has been reported in any location.

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