It’s a small earthquake reported near Highland, Arkansas.
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 struck 8.7 miles from Highland, Arkansas, on February 6, 2025, at 7:52 PM CST.
Small Seismic Activity Reported
The epicenter was located approximately 4.97 miles southwest of Williford, Arkansas.
The magnitude was calculated using the duration magnitude type (md).
The U.S. Geological Survey has reviewed and confirmed the details of this seismic event.
Understanding Earthquake Magnitudes
Earthquake magnitudes indicate the size or energy release of an event, with each whole number increase representing a 32-fold increase in energy.
Earthquakes under 3 magnitude are generally not felt, but recorded by seismographs.
The seismic activity is important to recognize because it could indicate a potential trend.
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