Caruthersville, MO – A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck just south of Caruthersville on Saturday morning, shaking the Missouri-Tennessee-Arkansas border region. This tremor marked the second earthquake in less than 24 hours in the Midwest.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 9:52 a.m. local time, originating 1 km south of Caruthersville at a depth of 8.3 km. Residents across the region reported mild shaking. Hours earlier, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake hit 8 km west of Henning, Tennessee, at 6:49 a.m., at a depth of 11 km.
Both quakes occurred near the Mississippi River, an area with a history of seismic activity. The region is part of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which has seen powerful quakes in the past.
The USGS received several “Did You Feel It?” reports from residents. While no damage or injuries were reported, the back-to-back quakes reminded locals of the area’s seismic risks.
Officials encouraged residents to review earthquake safety measures and prepare for potential future events.
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