Kentucky struck by 4.3-magnitude earthquake

WHITESBURG, Ky. (KABC) -- A magnitude-4.3 earthquake struck Kentucky 10 miles west of Whitesburg Saturday afternoon.

Officials said the earthquake was strong enough to rattle nearby residents in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio and Georgia.

Despite the trembling felt across nearby states, the quake is considered "light."

There were no reports of major damage or injuries.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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