A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled Marion County in the early morning hours of Monday, June 29th. The earthquakes epicenter was located along the Ohio River southwest of Berryville and just northeast of West Salem.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt as far east as Jasper, IN. The earthquake was also reported to be felt in Illinois within southeastern portions of Effingham, both the north and south portions of Mt. Vernon, and even as far west as St. Louis.

 A 3.5 magnitude earthquake feels like a slightly noticeable jolt or rumble that might be mistaken for a loud clap of thunder, a minor explosion, or heavy impact. This magnitude of earthquake would cause light shaking, rattling objects on shelves or may cause a hanging lamp to sway slightly. This magnitude may even wake people up, though it's usually too weak to cause any major damage.

The quake caused the shakes at approximately 2:05 am this morning. According to USGS data, the earthquake was recorded at 21 kilometers (13 miles) below the surface with a travel time of 0.28 seconds.

There have not been any damage or injury reports at this time, given the magnitude, the most damage was likely as simple as a slight jump scare.

For further details on this and other earthquakes, visit earthquake.usgs.gov.