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Small Earthquake Felt South Of Charleston

Residents in central Illinois may have felt a little shake late Monday night as a small earthquake was recorded near the village of Lerna.

 

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 11:46 PM local time on Monday, May 13. The epicenter was located about 2 kilometers southwest of Lerna, in Coles County, at a depth of approximately 9.1 kilometers.

 

While the quake was minor, some residents in the area reportedly felt the tremor. There are no reports of injuries or damage at this time.

 

Earthquakes of this magnitude are generally not considered dangerous but can be felt depending on their depth and proximity to populated areas. This region of Illinois is part of the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone, which occasionally sees small quakes.

 

The USGS encourages anyone who may have felt the earthquake to submit a report on their "Did You Feel It?" website to help with data collection.
 

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