The earthquake was recorded in Dacono, about 30 miles north of Denver, around 6 a.m. and was felt by hundreds of people, according to the Geological Survey.

A rare earthquake jolted the northern suburbs of Denver, in the area of the Mile High City, just after sunrise, catching many Colorado residents completely off guard.

A small earthquake shook residents north of Denver early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred about 3 miles southwest of Dacono at 6:13 a.