PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. — A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 struck 3.7 miles northeast of Pinckneyville, Illinois, Tuesday at around 10:34 a.m. The town is located around 70 miles southeast of St. Louis. The quake occurred at a depth of 10.5 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake’s impact appears to have been minimal, with no immediate reports of damage or significant effects on the community. The USGS encourages anyone who felt the quake to report it here.
This event serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that can occur in the Midwest, a region historically known for the New Madrid Seismic Zone. While this particular earthquake was minor, the area has a history of more significant seismic events that have shaped its geological preparedness and monitoring efforts.
