Earth scientist explains Lake Michigan earthquake near Chicagos north suburbs [aZTa3iHzRd4]

Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT

Northwestern University professor and Earth scientist Dr. Suzan Van Der Lee joined CBS News Chicago to explain the hows, whys and what nexts of a 2.9 magnitude earthquake in Lake Michigan off the coast of the Chicago area Wednesday. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]