Thursday morning Earthquake confirmed in Southwest Va.

HILLSVILLE, Va. (WWBT) - The United States Geological Service has confirmed a 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hillsville, Virginia, Thursday morning.

The USGS confirms a 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hillsville, Virginia around 5:50 AM... — The USGS confirms a 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hillsville, Virginia around 5:50 AM Thursday.(nbc12)

Dozens of reports from those who felt shaking have been sent to USGS.

The Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory recorded the shaking around 5:50 AM Thursday morning.

Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory, Blacksburg, VA station captures shaking from Thursday... — Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory, Blacksburg, VA station captures shaking from Thursday morning's earthquake.(Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory)

With earthquakes of this magnitude, damage is usually minimal.

3 other earthquakes have been recorded in Southwest Va. within the past 30 days; two 2.3-2.6 magnitude earthquakes near Pembroke, Va., and the other near New Castle was a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.

Did you feel it? Click here to report your experience to the USGS.