Flat Lick, Ky. – A light 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just after midnight Thursday, about 9 kilometers northeast of Flat Lick, sending a subtle tremor through parts of the eastern U.S.
According to the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis, the quake struck at 12:29 a.m. local time at a depth of nearly 20 kilometers. While the quake was minor and no damage has been reported, its location near the Tennessee border and seismic depth make it notable in an area not typically known for frequent shaking.
The event occurred southeast of Lexington and northwest of Knoxville, falling within a quiet but historically active region near the Appalachian foothills. No injuries or infrastructure damage have been reported, and no felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.
Officials encourage residents who may have felt the tremor to report it through official channels to help refine regional seismic monitoring. No aftershocks have been recorded at this time, and experts say no further activity is immediately expected.
Seismologists will continue monitoring the area in case additional activity develops.
